Club Brugge vs PSG: PSG begin their UEFA Champions League campaign as they battle Club Brugge in Belgium on Thursday in Group A with the chance to start with a win.
Match Details:
Teams: Club Brugge vs PSG
Venue: Jan Breydelstadion, Brugge, Belgium
Date: Thursday 16th September, 2021
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Live Link: https://www.sonyliv.com/
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Our campaign starts in Bruges tonight 👊 pic.twitter.com/16UcYIWqrH
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) September 15, 2021
Preview
PSG eye a winning start to the season as they face Club Brugge in their Champions League opener on Thursday.
The visitors have begun their Ligue 1 season in style as they have won all 5 matches and look a confident bunch.
A look back at our last match with a big win 🆚 @ClermontFoot
🏡 #PSGCF63 pic.twitter.com/EFPz255tv7
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) September 13, 2021
Lionel Messi is set to make his debut tonight for PSG in the Champions League; which ensures a treat for the faithful. Hakimi also joins him as a debutant along with Wijnaldum.
🔛 @ChampionsLeague #UCL | #CLUPSG pic.twitter.com/W5nNbINfLs
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) September 14, 2021
PSG is one of the top contenders this season and will look to finally pick up their 1st European crown this time.
On the other hand, Club Brugge won the First Division A last season to qualify for the Champions League and hope to have a good campaign even with the likes of City, PSG and Leipzig in their group.
A 3-0 win on the weekend keeps them top of the table with 14 points from 7 matches; which should give them confidence heading into this clash.
Lang scored a brace while Vanaken also found the back of the net.
The last both these sides met was in the Champions League group stage in 2019 where PSG won 1-0 through Icardi’s goal.
Form Guide
Club Brugge: DWWLW
PSG: WWWWW
Champions League is coming closer. 🔥 #CLUPSG #UCL pic.twitter.com/dMVtKdXZXn
— Club Brugge KV (@ClubBrugge) September 14, 2021
Last Matches of both teams:
Club Brugge 3-0 Oostende
PSG 4-0 Clermont Foot
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Club Brugge vs PSG in India?
The match is live streamed on the Sony LIV App or Jio TV while the broadcast is available on the Sony Ten 3.
Team News
Izquierdo is a doubt as he recovers from a knee injury for the hosts while Providence is out through an ankle injury.
PSG continue having a number of casualties which includes Verratti, Kurzawa, Ramos, Bernat due to long term injuries.
Gueye and Di Maria are suspended for this clash after they picked up red cards last season against Man City in the semi-final.
Gharbi and Dagba are doubts as well due to groin and ankle injuries respectively.
Club Brugge possible 11:
Mignolet, Mata, Mechele, N’Soki, Sobol, Vanaken, Rits, Vormer, Sowah, De Ketelaere and Lang
PSG possible 11:
Navas, Diallo, Kimpembe, Marquinhos, Hakimi, Wijnaldum, Pereira, Herrera, Neymar, Messi and Mbappé
Prediction: Club Brugge 1-3 PSG
With the attacking flair and intent of PSG this season, they are the side to beat and we expect them to kick-off their season with a comfortable win.
Brugge’s defence will be tested all night against the likes of Messi, Mbappé and Neymar.
Even with a strong start to their season, an opposition like PSG could put the Belgian side under pressure from the first minute.
Players to watch out for: Lang, Vanaken, Messi and Mbappé.
