Press review: PSG v Lille, Dembélé and Barcola, big stakes ahead | OneFootball

This Friday, January 16, the French press (on the sports aspect) focused on Paris Saint-Germain's home game against Lille tonight as part of the 18th day of Ligue 1 2025-2026 (kick-off at 9 p.m., broadcast on Ligue1+). An eagerly awaited match, with the need to bounce back. There are also the contracts of Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembélé (forwards aged 23 and 28). Negotiations are far from simple, but they could well succeed.

Le Parisien –

L’Equipe –

It's a great clash for the championship, with two wounded beasts. PSG and Lille were eliminated in the round of 32 of the Coupe de France (by Paris FC and Olympique Lyonnais, respectively), with additional pressure in the league. Paris cannot accept the 2nd place behind Lens, while Lille has stumbled recently and no longer has any leeway in a very tight European race.

There is hope for an intense, possibly a bit crazy match. Even if there is caution about the possible prudence of the opponent. However, this is not a habit of Génésio, who has posed several problems for PSG in recent years with an offensive game.

Let's hope the Parisians have digested Monday's defeat well, or even use it as extra motivation to regain sharpness in other competitions. Another slip-up tonight would be very annoying, as there is rather a positive momentum to regain before the Champions League on Tuesday against Sporting Portugal (7th day).

As for the future of Barcola and Dembélé, there are many rumors at the moment and ultimately very little concrete. It is difficult to see clearly. Some lean towards the dramatic, we prefer calm. They are PSG players, focused on the season's goals. If they stay, we encourage them. If they leave, which inevitably happens one day, we thank them for their time and trust the club for the future, with other players who will defend the Parisian colors.

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