PSG is not in a very comfortable situation in the Champions League. After a victory at the last minute at the expense of Girona (1-0), a defeat against Arsenal (2-0) and the disappointing draw against PSV 12 days ago (1-1), Luis Enrique’s team continues the phase of the league with shocks against Atlético, next Wednesday (9 p.m.) at the Parc des Princes, and Bayern, in three weeks in the den of Munich. A success when hosting Antoine Griezmann’s Colchoneros is mandatory to hope to finish in the top 8 (direct qualification for the round of 16).
It is no surprise that Diego Simeone’s Atlético could cower in their camp on the Parisian lawn in three days. In the meantime, the “Cholo” has precisely worked a 3-5-2/5-3-2 in the defensive phase for the La Liga match against Las Palmas, a relegation place, this Sunday (2 p.m.). The Argentine coach is visibly abandoning the idea of playing with three offensive players after being cooled by the defeat against Losc (1-3) at Civitas Metropolitano. Placed at the forefront, Alexander Sorloth was terrible at the finish, which gave the Mastiffs the opportunity to reverse the situation.
Griezmann with Julian Alvarez
During Saturday’s tactical setup, “Grizi” was associated with Julian Alvarez alone at the forefront. The Argentine world champion remains on a double against the Catalan amateurs of Vic (Spanish D6), Thursday in the Copa del Rey. Against PSG, Griezmann will certainly have the opportunity to put the former Manchester City striker into orbit in order to undermine captain Marquinhos’ defense.
Facing Las Palmas, Atlético should present themselves with a midfield composed of Koke in 6 and Pablo Barrios and Samuel Lino as relays. Rodrigo de Paul and Conor Gallagher have the opportunity to breathe before returning to Madrid’s starting lineup in the French capital. Unlike Robin Le Normand, Clément Lenglet has recovered from an ankle injury and should resume this Sunday. This bodes well with the Champions League clash looming. Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Llorente are on the flank.
