PSG vs Girona: Preview, prediction, lineup & how to watch on TV

This Wednesday, 18 September, Paris Saint-Germain will host Girona in what will be the first matchday of the new league phase of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League
This Wednesday, 18 September, Paris Saint-Germain will host Girona in what will be the first matchday of the new league phase of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League | GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT/GettyImages

This Wednesday, 18 September, Paris Saint-Germain will host Girona in what will be the first matchday of the new league phase of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League. PSG, after defeating Brest 3-1 last Saturday, will be looking to bring the same joy to their fans in their debut in Europe's top competition.

They will face, for the first time, a true newcomer and complete unknown to the Champions League, Girona, who heroically qualified for the league phase following their great campaign in La Liga 2023/24. However, the Catalans come into this match off the back of a 1-4 defeat to FC Barcelona last Sunday.

Without further ado, join us for our PSG vs Girona preview, featuring key information such as team news, predicted lineups, and how to watch PSG vs Girona on TV.


PSG vs Girona: Preview, prediction, lineup & how to watch on TV

Ousmane Dembele
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What time does PSG vs Girona kick-off?

PSG vs Girona kicks off on Wednesday 18 September at 12:00 PT, 15:00 ET, 18:30 BST.

  • When is the kick-off? Wednesday 18 September, 2024
  • What time is kick-off? 12:00 PT, 15:00 ET, 18:00 BST.
  • Where is it played? Parc des Princes, Paris.

PSG news

PSG could face this match without up to three of their starting players: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Warren Zaire-Emery, and perhaps their best player, Vitinha. The club has announced that the Italian goalkeeper is dealing with muscle discomfort and they don't seem willing to take any risks.

As for the two midfielders, both suffered minor injuries while on international duty and missed Saturday's match against Brest. Reports suggest that Zaire-Emery returned to training on Sunday, but the Portuguese midfielder has yet to do so, making him doubtful for the Girona clash.

Predicted PSG lineup vs Girona: Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Neves, Fabian; Dembele, Asensio, Barcola.

Girona news

Girona recently suffered a 1-4 defeat against FC Barcelona last Sunday in a LaLiga match. The Catalan side will be determined to make a strong first impression in their European debut, and they’ll surely approach the match with confidence, as suggested by their coach Michel's recent press conference: "We have a very top squad with players in different positions," said the manager.

Predicted Girona lineup vs PSG: Gazzaniga; Frances, Lopez, Blind, Gutierrez; Martin, Solis; Gil, Tsygankov, Groeneveld; Stuani.

Is PSG vs Girona on TV?

In the USA, PSG vs Girona will be televised via fuboTV.

In the UK, PSG vs Girona will be televised via TNT Sports.

Country

TV channel / Streaming

United States of America

Paramount+, fuboTV

United Kingdom

TNT Sports 4

PSG vs Girona score prediction

PSG need to make a statement. Their successes are often downplayed with the argument that Ligue 1 is the weakest of the top five leagues. The reality is that under Luis Enrique’s management, Paris Saint-Germain have become a complete team. Everyone contributes, and everyone matters, and it’s in this sense that they’re likely to stand out and surprise many. Paris should have no trouble overcoming Girona.

Score prediction: PSG 4-0 Girona.