PSG-Toulouse, why there will be no extension to the Champions Trophy

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By: Manu Tournoux

PSG-Toulouse, why there will be no extension to the Champions Trophy

In the event of a draw at the end of regulation time, Wednesday evening at the Parc des Princes, PSG and TFC will compete for the Champions Trophy directly on penalties.

It’s already time for recovery for PSG and TFC! While the other elite clubs will wait this weekend to play their first match of 2024, Parisians and Toulouse residents will meet on Wednesday evening (8:45 p.m.), at the Parc des Princes, for the traditional Champions Trophy. which pits the winners of Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France against each other.

Usually, it is before the start of the season that this title is put into play. This should also be the case in 2023 since the match was initially scheduled for Bangkok (Thailand) on August 5, but the organizer of the event withdrew two months earlier. The LFP therefore had to find a plan B and its choice to fall back on this date, in Paris, was ratified at the end of November.

A difficult decision to digest for the Violets, already far from being favorites on paper against Luis Enrique’s players, who will try to win the twelfth Champions Trophy in the history of the Rouge et Bleu. The tenth in the last eleven editions. But Téfécé will still have a chance to play, because the format of the meeting could hold a surprise.

A chance for the TFC?

Unlike most finals, there will be no extra time between the current leader and play-off team in Ligue 1. In the event of a draw at the end of regulation time, the two teams will have to decide directly on penalties. A measure taken to spare the players, in a context of winter recovery which is always complicated for the organizations.

If Carles Martinez Novell’s troops hold out against the Ile-de-France residents for 90 minutes, they will then have every chance of creating the feat, with penalties regularly causing unexpected scenarios. It will then be time for the two clubs to prepare their 32e final of the Coupe de France, against Revel (R1) for PSG and against Chambéry (N3) for TFC.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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