PSG will play a Ligue 1 match for the first time after two weeks as they host Lyon at the Parc Des Princes on Sunday night.
PSG lead the group table with 63 points from 27 matches, one point ahead of second-placed Lens, who are on 62 points from 29 matches.
PSG vs Lyon – Match preview and team news
- Date: Sunday, 19th April.
- Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.
- Venue: Parc Des Princes, Paris.
PSG team news
Manager Luis Enrique must navigate a few fresh fitness concerns. The most significant update is the long-awaited return of Fabián Ruiz, who is back in the squad after three months out with a knee injury, though he is likely to start on the bench.
In contrast, Nuno Mendes is expected to miss out entirely after picking up a thigh knock at Anfield, with Lucas Hernandez likely to deputise at left-back.
There is also a question mark over Désiré Doué’s readiness to start following a leg injury, while Quentin Ndjantou remains a long-term absentee.
Given the congested fixture list, Enrique may opt for further rotation, potentially resting key figures like Marquinhos or Joao Neves to keep the squad fresh for the title run-in.
Lyon team news
Olympique Lyonnais faces a daunting trip to the capital with a squad severely depleted by injuries and disciplinary issues.
Manager Paulo Fonseca is forced to reshuffle his backline as Nicolás Tagliafico serves the final game of his suspension.
The medical room is particularly crowded; Lyon will be without their primary goal threat, Pavel Šulc, due to a knee injury, leaving a void in the attack.
The midfield is also weakened by the absence of Corentin Tolisso, while the wings remain thin with Malick Fofana and Ernest Nuamah sidelined by long-term ailments.
With Rémi Himbert also ruled out, Fonseca will likely lean on Roman Yaremchuk to find a breakthrough against the league leaders.
Form
PSG
Paris Saint-Germain is currently in dominant form, riding a six-match winning streak across all competitions. Fresh from a 2-0 away victory over Liverpool to reach the Champions League semi-finals, they have also maintained a formidable record at the Parc des Princes, winning 11 of their last 13 home matches. Their clinical home attack averages 2.62 goals per game this season.
Lyon
Lyon recently arrested a slump, ending a nine-match winless run with a 2-0 home victory against Lorient last week. Despite this uptick, “Les Gones” have struggled significantly on the road, failing to win any of their last four away Ligue 1 fixtures. Currently fifth in the standings with 51 points from 29 matches, they remain in a tight race for European qualification.
Predicted lineups
PSG: Safonov; Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Beraldo, Hernandez; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Fernandez; Barcola, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia
Lyon: Grief; Kango, Mata, Niakhate, Abner; Maitland-Niles, Tessmann; Karabec, Tolisso, Moreira; Yaremchuk
How to watch PSG vs Lyon?
In the UK, PSG vs Lyon is listed on Amazon Prime PPV and Ligue 1+.
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