PSG official lineup vs Stade de Reims - Ligue 1

PSG head to Stade de Reims this Saturday for MD5 of Ligue 1, though they'll be missing key players like Gianluigi Donnarumma and Achraf Hakimi. Luis Enrique has now confirmed his starting XI.

The Parisians kicked off their UEFA Champions League campaign with a narrow 1-0 win over Girona at the Parc des Princes last Wednesday. It was a fortunate escape for PSG, with the decisive goal coming late after a handling error from Girona’s goalkeeper allowed a tame effort from Nuno Mendes to sneak in.

Despite securing their first three points in Europe’s top competition, PSG's overall display was underwhelming. They registered 26 shots but only found the net due to their opponents’ misstep. Now, PSG look to carry their momentum into their domestic campaign, aiming to preserve their unbeaten run and cement their spot at the top of the Ligue 1 table.

PSG official lineup vs Stade de Reims - Ligue 1

Less than an hour before the 9 pm kick-off, the official lineups for Reims vs PSG have been revealed, and as usual, Luis Enrique has surprised everyone with his starting XI. As reported by L'Equipe, PSG could line up with a three-man defence, consisting of Marquinhos, Pacho, and Beraldo from right to left. In Donnarumma's absence, Safonov will take his place in goal.

Completing this somewhat experimental formation, Zaire-Emery is set to play as a right wing-back, while Doue seems to be taking on the left side. In midfield, Joao Neves and Vitinha will pair up, while the attacking trio will feature Lee, Kolo Muani, and Barcola.

PSG's lineup against Reims: Safonov - Marquinhos, Pacho, Beraldo - Zaire-Emery, Neves, Vitinha, Doue - Lee, Kolo Muani, Barcola.

As for Stade de Reims, their starting XI to face PSG contains far fewer surprises, largely as predicted by the media, with the unexpected inclusion of Fofana over Teuma, who is on the bench. On the left, Akieme has been chosen. It's worth noting that PSG’s on-loan midfielder at Reims, Gabriel Moscardo, is out due to injury.

Reims' lineup against PSG: Diouf - Buta, Kipre, Agbadou, Akieme - Munetsi, Atangana, Fofana - Ito, Diakite, Nakamura.