Paris Saint-Germain is currently hosting Auxerre in the 15th round of the French league, in the last game of the French champion before the start of the World Cup. Despite the proximity of the World Cup in Qatar and the fear of unnecessary injuries in a game of no real importance before the prestigious tournament, PSG coach Philippe Galtier decided to place the team’s three biggest stars – Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe – in the lineup.
Paris have won their last four league games, and will want to head into the break with another win and three points, after Lance narrowed the gap to two points. Auxerre is ranked 15th in the French league, with only three wins in its 14 games.
Paris Saint-Germain lineup: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Ashraf Hakimi, Nordy Mokyala, Sergio Ramos, Nuno Mendes, Carlos Soler, Marco Verratti, Danilo, Neymar, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe.
the progress of the game
11th minute: Goal, 0:1 to Paris Saint-Germain! Neymar touched the hand, but the move continued and then Messi bounced to Mendes, who left it to Mbappe for the latter to push the ball in from close range.
As the French league returns from the World Cup break, Paris Saint-Germain will play at home against Strasbourg on December 28.