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UEFA Champions Leaguefirst leg18-08-2020 21:00
PSG has set its sights on winning the Champions League, but then it must first pass Leipzig in the semi-finals tonight. The French champion is in the last 4 for the first time since 1995, the semi-finals are a first for Leipzig. Follow the game here from 9pm.
- in advance, 20 hours 47. Finally the long-awaited final for PSG? PSG is in the semi-finals of the Champions League for the first time in over 25 years. In 1995, the Parisians failed to make it to the final, AC Milan turned out to be too strong. Milan in turn went down in the final against Louis van Gaal’s Ajax. .
Finally long-awaited final for PSG?
PSG is in the semi-finals of the Champions League for the first time in over 25 years. In 1995, the Parisians failed to make it to the final, AC Milan turned out to be too strong. Milan in turn went down in the final against Louis van Gaal’s Ajax.
- This is what it’s all about :. in advance, 20 hours 43.
This is what it’s all about:
- beforehand, 8:39 PM. Germany rules. Remarkably, for the first time since the introduction of the Champions League in 1992, no Spanish, Italian or English club is in the semi-finals. 2 French teams with PSG and Lyon and that has never happened before. Germany is also strongly represented with Bayern Munich and Leipzig. In addition, 3 of the 4 semi-finalists are coached by a German trainer. Lyon’s Rudi Garcia is the odd one out. .
Germany rules
Remarkably, for the first time since the introduction of the Champions League in 1992, no Spanish, Italian or English club is in the semi-finals. 2 French teams with PSG and Lyon and that has never happened before. Germany is also strongly represented with Bayern Munich and Leipzig. In addition, 3 of the 4 semi-finalists are coached by a German trainer. Lyon’s Rudi Garcia is the odd one out.
- Will Leipzig coach Nagelsmann provide a first? in advance, 20 hours 35.
Will Leipzig coach Nagelsmann provide a first?
- At Leipzig they look at life through rose-colored glasses :. in advance, 20 hours 29.
At Leipzig they look at life through rose-colored glasses:
- in advance, 20h27. Di Maria again of gold value for PSG? Thomas Tuchel can count on Di Maria again tonight, who returns from suspension. Not an insignificant pawn for PSG, because in his 7 Champions League games this season, the Argentinian has scored 2 goals and 5 assists. .
Di Maria again of gold value for PSG?
Thomas Tuchel can count on Di Maria again tonight, who returns from suspension. Not an insignificant pawn for PSG, because in his 7 Champions League games this season, the Argentinian has scored 2 goals and 5 assists.
- 5 Frenchmen at the kick-off, surprisingly one more at Leipzig than at PSG. in advance, 20 hours 26.
5 Frenchmen at the kick-off, surprisingly one more at Leipzig than at PSG.
- Will Gulacsi stand up to PSG’s offensive violence? in advance, 20 hours 23.
Will Gulacsi stand up to PSG’s offensive violence?
- in advance, 20h19. No Navas in target. PSG will have to do without goalkeeper Navas tonight. The Costa Rican was injured in the quarterfinals against Atalanta and was not fit in time. He is replaced in goal by Sergio Rico. The Sevilla mercenary will only start a Champions League match for PSG for the second time, but the Spaniard does not have a lack of European experience. He won the Europa League twice with Sevilla. .
No Navas in target
PSG will have to do without goalkeeper Navas tonight. The Costa Rican was injured in the quarterfinals against Atalanta and was not fit in time. He is replaced in goal by Sergio Rico. The Sevilla mercenary will only start a Champions League match for PSG for the second time, but the Spaniard does not have a lack of European experience. He won the Europa League twice with Sevilla.
- in advance, 8:18 pm PSG is counting on Mbappé and Di Maria. Mbappé is back in the base at PSG for the first time since he retired with an ankle injury in the French cup final at the end of July. Di Maria returns from suspension and is immediately dropped into the base. Paredes also comes to the kick-off. After his pale performance against Atalanta, Icardi has to take a seat on the bench tonight. The slightly injured Gueye also disappears from the basic team together with Sarabia. .
PSG is counting on Mbappé and Di Maria
Mbappé is back in the base at PSG for the first time since he retired with an ankle injury in the French cup final at the end of July. Di Maria returns from suspension and is immediately dropped into the base. Paredes also comes to the kick-off. After his pale performance against Atalanta, Icardi has to take a seat on the bench tonight. The slightly injured Gueye also disappears from the basic team together with Sarabia.
- The elf from PSG, with Mbappé. in advance, 20 hours 11.
The elf from PSG, with Mbappé.
- in advance, 20h 09. 1 change at Leipzig. Compared to the team that started against Atletico Madrid in the quarterfinals, we see only 1 change at Leizpig tonight. Halstenberg moves to the bank and makes way for Mukiele. .
1 change at Leipzig
Compared to the team that started against Atletico Madrid in the quarterfinals, we see only 1 change at Leizpig tonight. Halstenberg moves to the bank and makes way for Mukiele.
- At PSG, Mbappé appears at the kick-off as expected. in advance, 20 hours 07.
At PSG, Mbappé appears at the kick-off as expected.
- beforehand, 7 pm 57.
- 18-08-2020.
- Tuchel’s press conference. in advance, 3 pm 04.
Tuchel’s press conference
- in advance, 2 pm 57. Mbappé possible in the base. PSG coach Thomas Tuchel does not rule out that Kylian Mbappé will start on Tuesday in the semi-finals of the Champions League against Leipzig. After tonight’s training, the trainer takes the plunge. Mbappé celebrated his return on Wednesday after an ankle injury. He played the last half hour in the quarter finals of the champion ball against Atalanta. “Kylian had no problems with his foot against Atalanta,” Tuchel said on a video conference. “After the training we will see if he can handle 90 minutes.” The coach of the French champions described the bond between Mbappé and fellow striker Neymar as “the strength of PSG”. “They make the difference,” added Tuchel. .
Mbappé possible in the base
PSG coach Thomas Tuchel does not rule out that Kylian Mbappé will start on Tuesday in the semi-finals of the Champions League against Leipzig. After tonight’s training, the trainer takes the plunge.
Mbappé celebrated his return on Wednesday after an ankle injury. He played the last half hour in the quarter finals of the champion ball against Atalanta. “Kylian had no problems with his foot against Atalanta,” Tuchel said on a video conference. “After the training we will see if he can handle 90 minutes.”
The coach of the French champions described the bond between Mbappé and fellow striker Neymar as “the strength of PSG”. “They make the difference,” added Tuchel.
- 17-08-2020.
- in advance, 11.20pm. No Keylor Navas at PSG. Keylor Navas has not recovered sufficiently from the muscle injury he sustained against Atalanta to take action against Leipzig on Tuesday. His place is more than likely taken by Sergio Rico. Idrissa Gueye is also insecure. “He felt something during the training and is now being cared for,” said the French. There was better news about Marco Verratti, Thiago Silva and Layvin Kurzawa, all three of whom were able to train with the group again. .
No Keylor Navas at PSG
Keylor Navas has not recovered sufficiently from the muscle injury he sustained against Atalanta to take action against Leipzig on Tuesday. His place is more than likely taken by Sergio Rico.
Idrissa Gueye is also insecure. “He felt something during the training and is now being cared for,” said the French. There was better news about Marco Verratti, Thiago Silva and Layvin Kurzawa, all three of whom were able to train with the group again.
- in advance, 23h20.
- In advance, 11.20pm
- Opstelling RB Leipzig. Péter Gulácsi, Lukas Klostermann, Dayot Upamecano, Nordi Mukiele, Konrad Laimer, Marcel Sabitzer, Kevin Kampl, Angeliño, Christopher Nkunku, Yussuf Poulsen, Dani Olmo
Setup RB Leipzig
Dani Olmo, Yussuf Poulsen, Christopher Nkunku, Angeliño, Kevin Kampl, Marcel Sabitzer, Konrad Laimer, Nordi Mukiele, Dayot Upamecano, Lukas Klostermann, Péter Gulácsi
- Opstelling Paris Saint-Germain. Sergio Rico, Thilo Kehrer, Thiago Silva, Presnel Kimpembe, Juan Bernat, Leandro Paredes, Marquinhos, Ander Herrera, Ángel Di María, Kylian Mbappé, Neymar
Lineup Paris Saint-Germain
Neymar, Kylian Mbappé, Ángel Di María, Ander Herrera, Marquinhos, Leandro Paredes, Juan Bernat, Presnel Kimpembe, Thiago Silva, Thilo Kehrer, Sergio Rico
