Top 5 reasons to watch PSG v Nantes | OneFootball

Here is our series. The 5 good reasons to watch a match (with a few adaptations sometimes). Before each game, we’ll revisit the appealing points with a mix of seriousness and humor. Be warned, this is not meant to be an exhaustive overview of the subject. We continue here with Paris Saint-Germain’s match (1st) this Wednesday against Nantes (17th) at the Parc des Princes in a postponed match from Matchday 26 of Ligue 1 2025-2026 (kick-off at 7 p.m., PSG/Nantes broadcast on Ligue1+).

5. Halilhodzic, the almost reunion 19 years later.

Vahid Halilhodzic, FC Nantes coach since March with the mission of securing survival, notably spent time at PSG as a player (1986-19887) and as coach from 2003 to 2005. So this match was an opportunity to return to the Parc des Princes, nearly 19 years after his dismissal from the Paris bench. But he will miss out, as he is suspended following a red card received this weekend against Brest.

4. What lineup for PSG?

It’s a major suspense: everyone is having a go, and few come up with the same starting XI. There would be enough here to launch a contest, in this mix of the need to win, to rest certain players, to give confidence... all within a squad known for its versatility. One of the day’s biggest curiosities is seeing which formula coach Luis Enrique chooses.

3. More time for Ruiz.

Fabian Ruiz returned to action on Sunday, almost 3 months after his knee injury. It was an important and successful moment, since the 30-year-old midfielder made a very interesting impact off the bench against Olympique Lyonnais. So we expect to see him a little more than the 20 minutes he got 3 days ago. Some even see a possible starting spot.

2. Parisians who want and need to respond.

PSG is not used to losing, and it cannot let a bad run set in. Especially with the title race being so tight. So a response is expected, even if the overall display was not poor against Lyon. They need to do better, collectively and individually.

1. Very important and different objectives.

Title race on one side, relegation battle on the other: this postponed match clearly does not lack stakes. We can regret the kickoff time, even if it is to leave visibility for the Coupe de France semi-final (Strasbourg/Nice at 9 p.m.). In any case, there are major stakes involved, though on very different levels. Enough to bring intensity and tempo to this PSG/Nantes match.

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