Press round-up: Bayer Leverkusen v PSG, Dembélé, Pacho and Chevalier | OneFootball

This Tuesday, October 21, the French press (on the sports side) focused on Paris Saint-Germain's match against Bayer Leverkusen tonight at 9 PM at the BayArena as part of the 3rd day of the group stage of the 2025-2026 Champions League. A match with some possible returns from injury, including Ousmane Dembélé (28-year-old forward). There is also attention on Willian Pacho (24-year-old defender) and Lucas Chevalier (23-year-old goalkeeper).

Le Parisien –

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PSG has experienced a few setbacks recently in Ligue 1. There's no need to dramatize or worry, but regaining a positive momentum is important. Also, simply because they need to continue moving towards qualification in the Champions League. After 2 victories, another success would allow them to remain among the leaders.

For this, Paris should be able to rely on some additional strengths. This can only be beneficial, even though the team has shown during absences that it has resources. Caution is advised, as there will be prudence with the returns, and players may not be at 100%. We can only hope that the good news will be confirmed and that we will see a slightly more consistent PSG.

They can at least count on Willian Pacho as a discreet leader. He doesn't attract attention off the field, but the defender has clearly become a mainstay of the team with his qualities in duels and his calmness. He is a calming force that helps the team remain confident.

Chevalier still needs to adapt, work, and fully establish himself to bring the same calmness. Media and supporters want to dramatize, as always. The wisest approach is to remain measured and patient. The goalkeeper hasn't lost the qualities that earned admiration in Lille and opened the doors to the French national team. We hope he will be fully launched soon.

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