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Galtier’s amazing fact that already contrasts with the Pochettino era
As soon as he arrived at PSG, Christophe Galtier has already fielded the same team twice in a row at the start of a match, against Nantes in the Champions Trophy and against Clermont on Saturday, during the first matchday of Ligue 1. In a year and a half dedicated a On the Parisian bench, Mauricio Pochettino was never able to provide that stability.
Messi and PSG marked the French and foreign press
In line with his good summer preparation, Lionel Messi was in great form during the first Ligue 1 game of the season against Clermont on Saturday night (5-0). The PSG striker distinguished himself by scoring twice, including a beautiful bike. An event that the French and foreign press did not fail to raise.
“A historic bicycle for a historic Messi”: for brand The Parisian match allows him to “go back into history” since with his feat he would have become the third highest scorer in football history, behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Josef Bican.
On the side of Tyc Sports Y Old (“A new jewel for his collection”), in Argentina we were also delighted with the technical gesture offered by the 35-year-old player: “Lionel Messi’s spectacular bicycle”, it can be read. The former Barcelonan was also entitled to a place on the cover of Le Parisien: “Messi enchants Paris.”
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Zaire-Emery: ‘Messi is incredible’
Warren Zaire-Emery, PSG midfielder: “Messi? It’s incredible! Even Pareders’ pass is incredible! It’s magnificent!”
Mukiele: ‘I hope Leo gets prettier’
Nordi Mukiele, PSG defender, after the victory in Clermont: “Everyone knows Leo, he’s a world-class player. He showed it again tonight. I’m very happy for him and I hope he puts on even more beautiful things for U.S”. “
The very classy tribute from the Clermont coach to Messi
Pascal Gastien, Clermont coach: “He’s a talent… what do you want me to tell you… magnificent! You can pay to see players like that! I’m lucky, I don’t pay no, they pay me to see players like that. It’s incredible! I have nothing to complain about”.
“They are impressive. I’m not surprised, we saw them in friendlies and against Nantes. If they continue like this, I think they are not far from achieving their goals.”
“I saw very good players. It’s also good for the people from Auvergne who come to see us, that there is quality in front of them. But I think we also have quality players.”
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Galtier says more about Mbappé’s return
Christophe Galtier on Canal +, on Mbappé’s absence: “Can we see him again next weekend? Yes, I think. He was a bit on the alert, we didn’t want to take any risks. difficult match or a Champions League match, Kylian could have participated. We prefer to delay his return and he will obviously be with us, I think, against Montpellier.”
PSG-Montpellier is next Saturday at the Parc des Princes.
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IT’S OVER ! PSG FOR A WALK WITH THE NEYMAR-MESSI GALA DUO!
It’s over at Gabriel-Montpied! PSG are facing their season in Ligue 1 perfectly after their resounding victory against Clermont (5-0). Carried by an excellent Neymar (1 goal, 3 assists), Paris showed many good things with in particular the midfielder Verratti-Vitinha, the contribution of the Pistons (Mendes-Hakimi) or the XXL performance in Messi’s number 10 (double ). The Argentine also scored the last Parisian goal in a magnificent return. Rookies Mukiele and Ekitike came into play late in the game.
WHAT A GREAT MESSI BUUUUT!
And a masterpiece to conclude this meeting with Lionel Messi! Opening for Messi who controls the chest and scores in a lobed return! EXCEPTIONAL 5-0 for PSG!
The public even chants the name of the Argentine!
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Ekitike seizes his opportunity
After a good action and a brace with Neymar, Ekitike took advantage from a distance, but his shot was not successful!
HERE IS MESSI’S BUUUT!
What a recital of PSG and Neymar that offers a new decisive pass in this match! Messi moves it perfectly, the Brazilian passes it to him and Messi finishes the job! 4 to 0!
Bernat and Ekitike come into play!
Hugo Ekitike and Juan Bernat come into play for the last ten minutes of this match!
GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR PARIS!
The Parisian pistons feast on a perfect Hakimi cross over Nuno Mendes’ head! He bumps into the excellent Diaw!
Two changes in Clermont
Saracevic gives way to Magnin and Allevinah for Dossu! On the Parisian side, Ekitike prepares to enter the game.
MESSI HIT!
Center with rejection of Nuno Mendes that Lionel Messi comes forward in a touch! He’s out of Diaw’s reach!
Yellow card for Gonalons
For a t-shirt tie at Vitinha, Maxime Gonalons receives a yellow card!
Paredes and Mukiele enter instead of Vitinha and Ramos.
NEYMAR NOT FAR FROM A DOUBLE!
Messi is at the start of some fast action! Sarabia deflects that perfect center for Neymar and the Brazilian finishes off with a header at point-blank range! Diaw makes the save!
Kimpembe misses the target!
Kimpembe came close to scoring with an overly cross header in front of Diaw’s goals!
ANDRIC STRIKE!
Finally a reaction for Clermont! Andric recovers a ball at the edge of the box, quickly turns around and continues with a powerful left foot that grazes Donnarumma’s skylight!
Messi takes the wall
Very dangerous free kick for PSG at the entrance to the Clermont area… Lionel Messi shoots but is deflected by the barrier!
IT’S REST! PSG ATTACKS FOOT TO THE GROUND!
It’s the break at Gabriel-Montpied! PSG have made a perfect start to their Ligue 1 season with already three goals against Clermont (3-0) and there are still 45 minutes to play. Led by an excellent Neymar (1 goal, 2 assists), Paris showed a lot of seriousness and realism during this first period. Hakimi and Marquinhos scored the other two goals.
Nuno Mendes takes his place again
Good news for PSG as Nuno Mendes returns to his post after his clash with Seidu.
THE OPPORTUNITY FOR NUNO MENDES!
Match at the limit of offside, Nuno Mendes crosses his shot but does not get Diaw’s part! Offside and injured at Seidu’s tackle, carried away by his speed.
MARQUINHOS CELEBRATES THE 3RD BUUUUUUUT!
Neymar’s perfect free kick in the area and Marquinhos’s run that turns Diaw on with his head! The captain scores, a goal and two assists for Neymar!
Yellow card for Allevinah
Second yellow card of the match after Allevinah’s t-shirt draw against Vitinha who had achieved a small bridge!
THE STRIKE OF NUNO MENDES!
Paris touches the 3rd goal but runs into Diaw! Messi walks through the area and perfectly gives in to Neymar who has patience before returning Nuno Mendes! The Portuguese strikes with the right foot but it is too much in Diaw!
Paris wants to knock out Clermont
Another good Parisian offense with Sarabia crossing towards Neymar but the Brazilian was unable to get into shooting position. He tries a backheel towards Messi but he is intercepted!
Ramos, not far from 3-0!
Corner for PSG Messi’s shot that finds Ramos’s head! The Spanish defender throws a great header to the ground, but Diaw sends it back for a corner!
WHAT A BUUUUUT OF HAKIMI!
What a fabulous counterattack from PSG with Messi at the helm! He finds Neymar who puts Hakimi back on the run and the Parisian team sends a praline under Diaw’s bar! 2 to 0!
Neymar is to blame
Wanting to protect the ball, Neymar puts a hand on Gastien’s face who stays on the ground! No card for the Brazilian.
It’s getting hot in the Paris area
Rashani enters the area taking Ramos with him, who seems to throw him off balance but the referee doesn’t say anything. Behind, Gonalons tries a shot that does not take away the frame!
Andric asks for a penalty
Great opening from Borges on Andric’s run that bursts to the surface! Kimpembe elbows him in the back but it’s too light.
Vitinha can’t find the frame!
Great opportunity for Paris after a mess in the area! Vitinha takes the opportunity to shoot a sudden shot that grazes Diaw’s post!
YELLOW CARD FOR VITINHA
Ball lost in the axis by Verratti and recovered by Borges who throws it to Rashani but Vitinha unbalances him just in front of the surface. Yellow card for former Porto!
Messi misses his set piece play
Free kick for Messi at 30 meters but his small center is returned by the Clermont defense!
THE LOVE OF NEYMAAAR!
Already 1-0 for PSG with a perfectly executed action! Mendes throws deep to Sarabia who crosses with his back to Messi! The Argentine loses control -unless this discount is voluntary- and Neymar stays behind, controls, and finishes off the action at the penalty spot!
Neymar hit!
Well served by Sergio Ramos, Hakimi overflows and crosses back to Neymar who points to the near post with his shot! He is kidnapped and rubs against Diaw’s post!
Paris puts its foot on the ball again
The Parisians are regaining some possession, but they still haven’t found Messi properly. Neymar loses a ball in front of the Clermont area.
Clermont Great Press
PSG are under pressure with Clermont’s many combinations! Allevinah crosses back for Andric who loses control, too bad!
Clermont’s first header on goal
Who already plays well on the Clermont side with a game of triangles that gives Borges an overflow! He crosses towards Andric who places a header too weak!
KICK OFF FOR CLERMONT-PSG!
Paris Saint Germain returns to Ligue 1 tonight at the Gabriel Montpied stadium in Clermont. Deprived of Mbappé, the Parisians want to start the Galtier era perfectly.
Statistics that benefit PSG!
Tonight will debut for PSG in Ligue 1 Christophe Galtier, who has never lost for the first time only on a bench at an elite club.
During the 2021-2022 financial year, PSG had dominated Clermont at the Parc des Princes (4-0), before winning even more widely in the second leg (1-6).
Clermont will start a second consecutive season in Ligue 1
With just 18 points earned at home in Ligue 1 last season, Clermont have the lowest total on this record among teams still around this season. Saint-Étienne had 18 units, Bordeaux and Metz 16, but these formations are now in Ligue 2.
The Clermont Composition
Diaw – Seidu, Wieteska, Ogier, Neto Borges – Gastien, Gonalons – Allevinah, Saracevic, Rashani – Andric
The composition of PSG, still in 3-4-1-2
As a reminder, Kylian Mbappé is missing
Donnarumma – Ramos, Marquinhos, Kimpembe – Hakimi, Vitinha, Verratti, Nuno Mendes – Messi – Neymar, Sarabia.
sold out game
10,800 people at the Gabriel Montpied, and this for almost 10 days
First for the Paris away jersey
For their first Ligue 1 match, PSG will wear their new away kit
The FFF has finally validated Galtier’s contract
RMC Sport can confirm the information from France Bleu, according to which Christophe Galtier’s contract at PSG was validated by the French Football Federation this Saturday. The Parisian coach sent a letter to the DTN promising to update his continuing professional training during the year. The recovery date will be set very soon. All the details are here.
PSG’s probable alignment
Follower of 3-4-1-2 since his arrival on the Parisian bench, Christophe Galtier should continue with this system. The starting eleven should be similar to that of the Champions Trophy, with the presence of Pablo Sarabia in attack in the absence of Kylian Mbappé.
The probable composition of PSG in Clermont: Donnarumma – Ramos, Marquinhos, Kimpembe – Hakimi, Verratti, Vitinha, Mendes – Messi – Neymar, Sarabia
Good morning to all
Welcome to RMC Sport to follow the live commentary of Clermont-PSG, a match that counts for Matchday 1 of Ligue 1. The kick-off will be at 9:00 p.m. at the Gabriel-Montpied stadium. For his great debut in the league at the head of the Parisian team, Christophe Galtier will be deprived of Kylian Mbappé, injured in the adductors.