After a dominating 7-2 victory over Maccabi Haifa in the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain is set to confront Troyes on Saturday, who is already struggling in Ligue 1. The team’s frontline of Messi, Neymar, and Mbappe was fully displayed in the Champions League victory as it destroyed the Israeli team.
With a victory over Troyes on Saturday, Paris Saint-Germain will attempt to increase their margin of advantage at the top of the Ligue 1 standings. The defending champions are still perfect in the league this year, with a five-point lead over Lens in second place.
Today, the most successful french club, Paris Saint-Germain, will attempt to increase their lead at the top of the Ligue 1 standings with another victory over Troyes, ranking 11 in the french league. Its last two matches have been draws against Lorient and Ajaccio.
While facing Maccabi Haifa in UCL matchday 5, the GOAT Messi scored two incredible goals in the 19th and 44th minute of the game. In addition, he also delivered two assists. The Argentinian holds the record for providing the most assists (377) in football history.
Mbappe had the exact total, and Neymar contributed one goal and one assist to a rout of Paris. Although Maccabi Haifa’s Abdoulaye Seck left with a memorable brace of his own, PSG’s offensive effort also included Carlos Soler and a Sean Goldberg own goal.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Troyes (H2H)
There are 23 meetings between the two clubs. While Troyes only managed two triumphs over the French champions and five draws, Paris Saint-Germain secured 16 victories. It will be a big challenge for Troyes to defend against PSG’s lethal Trio. The match will be played at Parc des Princes in Paris.
Playing XI
Paris Saint-Germain: Donnarumma – Ramos, Marquinhos, Kimpembe – Hakimi, Verratti, Vitinha, Mendes – Messi, Mbappe, Neymar
Troyes: Lis – T. Balde, Palmer-Brown, Porozo, Salmier, Larouci – Lopes, Kouame, Chavalerin, Odobert – M. Balde