PSG starting XI vs Girona according to the press

Today's press is almost unanimous about the lineups for PSG vs. Girona this Wednesday evening. There is only a slight uncertainty in midfield for the Parisians, with Zaire-Emery expected to be on the bench.

PSG kicks off their 2024/2025 Champions League campaign this Wednesday evening, and they will face Girona, who finished third in the Spanish league last season, with a squad that is far from complete. In addition to long-term absentees Kimpembe, Hernandez, and Ramos, PSG will also be without Donnarumma, with new signing Matvey Safonov set to replace him in goal.

PSG vs Girona - The team lineups according to the press

As for the rest of the lineup for PSG vs Girona, the defence is expected to consist of Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, and Mendes from right to left, with the two central defenders making their return to the starting eleven.

In midfield, Vitinha is anticipated to return to the starting line-up, but Zaire-Emery is not expected to start. The Portuguese is likely to play as the holding midfielder, while there is slight uncertainty about the two midfielders: Ruiz on the left and Neves on the right according to L'Equipe, or the reverse according to Le Parisien.

In attack, no surprises are expected, with Barcola, Asensio, and Dembele set to start, forming the usual trio.

PSG's lineup vs Girona according to the press: Safonov - Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes - Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves - Dembele, Asensio, Barcola.

For Girona, the line-up is expected to follow their current 4-3-3 formation, with Michel potentially adjusting his plans depending on the score. The central defensive pairing of Lopez/Blind is expected in front of Gazzaniga, rather than Paul Lopez, while Ruiz, who has been disappointing so far this season, is still set to start up front. Danjuma and Van de Beek are expected to be on the bench at kick-off.

Girona's lineup vs PSG according to the press: Gazzaniga - Frances, David Lopez, Blind, Gutierrez - Martin (c), Romeu, Herrera - Tsygankov, Ruiz, Gil.