Top 5 reasons to watch PSG v Tottenham | OneFootball

Here is our saga. The 5 good reasons to follow a match (with a few adaptations at times). Before each game, we’ll look back at the most appealing aspects with a mix of seriousness and humor. Please note, this is not meant to be an exhaustive overview. We continue here with Paris Saint-Germain’s (5th) match this Wednesday against Monaco (10th) at the Parc des Princes during the 5th matchday of the 2025-2026 Champions League (kick-off at 9pm, PSG/Tottenham broadcast on Canal+).

5. Revenge for the UEFA Super Cup.

It’s not the most important trophy of the season, but it matters, and Tottenham came close to winning the UEFA Super Cup in August. However, PSG found the resources late in the match to come back from two goals down and ultimately win on penalties.

The English side might have revenge on their minds, while Paris must remember the difficulties they faced against an athletic and well-armed team in transition. Even if the context was special, with almost no preparation on the Parisian side.

4. Bitter reunions.

Randal Kolo Muani (26-year-old forward) and Xavi Simons (22-year-old attacking midfielder) both passed through PSG and had very different, but ultimately negative, experiences. The former is still under contract and currently loaned to the Spurs. But a return to Paris, where coach Luis Enrique has clearly sidelined him, seems impossible. Perhaps he’ll want to take advantage of this trip to Paris to show his qualities. In any case, he’ll have teammates to reconnect with, especially those from the French national team.

Simons was a young talent whom many supporters hoped to see shine in Parisian colors, but he ended up leaving, apparently more interested in a starting spot that was easier to secure elsewhere. It was a real disappointment, and he may have some regrets, especially since he quickly sought to leave Leipzig and is now struggling to make his mark at Tottenham.

3. Lee Kang-In, the next step to take.

At the start of the season, with injuries to Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé, PSG had to rely on other players for creativity. Little by little, Lee Kang-In (24-year-old midfielder/forward) has managed to take on this role. More daring, decisive, and consistent than last season, the Korean seems finally full of confidence and ready to showcase his talent. He still needs to confirm this, especially in the Champions League. He could be a starter tonight and seize a great opportunity. He would be one of the “goosebumps” players on the pitch.

2. Moving past Bayern and some doubts.

After 3 wins in 3 games, PSG lost their last match against Bayern Munich. It was a frustrating game that needs to be put behind them by getting back to winning ways. This would also help dispel some of the questions that some want to raise about the squad or the “true level” of certain players.

1. Moving quickly towards qualification.

It’s the same for all teams: the desire to keep progressing in the competition. To do so, the ideal is to pick up points as quickly as possible to finish in the top 8, which sends you directly to the round of 16. Both clubs can believe in their chances, and we expect an intense match in this very special competition.

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