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The 2022-23 Ligue 1 season rolls on this weekend as champions Paris Saint-Germain travel to face Lille at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. The reigning title holders have started with a perfect record this season, fired in no small part by the revival of Neymar and Lionel Messi under Christophe Galtier.
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But as they head to the former club of their boss, will the supposed fractures in the dressing room between the Brazilian and Kylian Mbappe leave its mark on a squad of superstars?
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| Games | Lille vs Paris Saint-Germain |
| Date | August 21, 2022 |
| Times | 2:45pm ET, 11:45am PT |
| Stream | fubo TV (start with a free trial) |
US TV channel, live stream & how to watch
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| US TV channel | Online stream |
|---|---|
| beIN SPORTS | fubo TV (start with a free trial) |
Team news & rosters
| Position | Lille roster |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Jardim, Jakubech, Chevalier |
| Defenders | Djaló, Ribeiro, Gudmundsson, Fonte, Zedadka, Diakité, Ismaily |
| Midfielders | Martin, Yazıcı, Cabella, Gomes, André, Zhegrova |
Forwards | Bamba, David, Lihadji, Weah, Virginius, Bayo |
A blockbuster win against Auxerre has been followed by a draw against Nantes for Lille this term, and their card gets no easier with the visit of the champions this week.
In a way, it presents an acid test for the club, who famously beat PSG under their new boss to take the 2020-21 title. Win, and their credentials are restored. Lose, and they will need to regroup on their ambition.
Predicted Lille starting XI: Leonardo; Zedadka, Fonte, Alexsandro, Gudmundsson; Andre, Gomes; David, Cabella, Bamba; Bayo.
| Position | PSG roster |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Navas, Rico, Letellier, Donnarumma |
| Defenders | Hakimi, Kimpembe, Ramos, Marquinhos, Bernat, Kurzawa, Diallo, Mendes, Mukiele |
| Midfielders | Verratti, Paredes, Rafinha, Pereira, Vitinha, Wijnaldum, Sarabia, Herrera, Draxler, Gueye |
| Forwards | Mbappe, Icardi, Neymar, Messi, Ekitike |
Two games, two wins and two convincing performances - the Christophe Galtier era is practically purring at Paris Saint-Germain.
Suggestions of malaise behind the scenes in the shape of Kylian Mbappe - whose new contract reportedly gives him remarkable power in the club's direction - and Neymar - whose form has caused issues for those wanting him out - means that their harmony will be tightly watched this weekend.
Predicted PSG starting XI: Donnarumma; Ramos, Marquinhos, Kimpembe; Hakimi, Verratti, Sanches, Mendes; Messi; Neymar, Mbappe.
Last five results
| Lille results | PSG results |
|---|---|
| Nantes 1-1 Lille (Aug 12) | PSG 5-2 Montpellier (Aug 13) |
| Lille 4-1 Auxerre (Aug 7) | Clermont 0-5 PSG (Aug 6) |
| Cádiz 0-1 Lille (Jul 29) | PSG 4-0 Nantes (Jul 31) |
| Espanyol 2-0 Lille (Jul 24) | PSG 6-2 Gamba Osaka (Jul 25) |
| Lille 2-2 Las Palmas (Jul 23) | PSG 3-0 Urawa Red Diamonds (Jul 23) |
Head-to-head
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2/6/2022 | Lille 1-5 PSG |
| 10/21/2021 | PSG 2-1 Lille |
| 8/21/2021 | Lille 1-0 PSG |
| 4/23/2021 | PSG 3-5 Lille |
| 4/3/2021 | PSG 0-1 Lille |