French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[slapper]

the situation of Metz, Loriente and Clermont is very dire, they are the 3 main teams to be relegated and they depend on luck to be able to get out of the relegation zone, looking at the situation of the 3 teams in the table:



I see Metz as being the only team with a real chance of being lucky enough to get out of relegation, in Metz's next game they will play against PSG, in a game in which Mbapp will say goodbye to Ligue 1, which is why I highly doubt that being In Mbappe's last game, he will try hard, because if he tries too hard he could risk unnecessary injury. Therefore, I believe that PSG will play moderately, which will open up space for Metz to win or at least draw in this game, if Metz manages to get at least 1 draw then they will be able to secure position 16 and this will allow them to they compete in relegation rounds. unfortunately Clermont no longer has a chance, they were relegated

Mbappé may play it carefully to avoid injury, giving Metz an opening. A less aggressive PSG could allow Metz to steal a draw or upset. One point might keep them in the fight or help them climb the ladder, depending on previous games. But remember the emotional side. PSG may wish to celebrate Mbappé's final dance. That might hurt Metz

Man, I'm still hopeful for Metz. Anything can happen on game day in football. We hope for the best and cross our fingers. This may be the miracle they need. Who knows? Mbappé may wake up and show the supporters. Maybe his originality will come through and he'll do something amazing. The turmoil surrounding his leaving may motivate him to prove a point

[temple]

He said he didn't make his mind up, but that sentence is mind games for those who want to sign him or extend the contract with him. It is the most normal thing players do in the business. Real Madrid knows that they have to go as far they can for Mbappe and PSG knows that they have to offer him an astronomical amount of money again. But I think he never doubted to leave PSG at the end of this season.

I would find a surprise transfer to a different club quite funny but man, what would the drama look like from Real Madrid officials when he again turns their offer down? But no, I don't think it is going to be time for popcorn. He will soon be in Spain.

It seems that he is trying to explore his options or increase his wage demand. It's not many club to have willingness paying his high wage. Without competition to have his signature, Mbappe won't get the maximum wage demand. This is mind game in the transfer market, the big interest Real Madrid and the big desire of Mbappe to play for Real Madrid have made other clubs don't put big effort to sign him.

It's not a secret that competing with Real Madrid to sign a top player sounds almost impossible to succeed. Real Madrid's pull and financial power are unmatched by any the club right now. This fact makes the agent taking a hard time to increase their bargaining demand. Mabppe have said good bye to PSG, but other than Real Madrid, we dont see any other club putting a big interest to sign Mbappe. 

That is why he was most likely playing around with two clubs: Real Madrid and PSG. The one club that wants him so badly, the other club that wants him to stay. Both are very rich although Real Madrid would not be able to pay that high of a salary, but he was smart. He made sure he can choose when to leave for no transfer fee. That means he will get the transfer fee that Real Madrid would have paid otherwise right into his pocket. Maybe he will give Real Madrid a small discount, but probably not. I guess he gets a signing bonus of around 150 million. But that's what the prices look like these days.

Given that he is among the best three players in the world, it's what he can ask for. In addition he is only 25 years old. He is probably going to be the richest footballer in the world by the end of his career.

[imamusma]

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It seems that he is trying to explore his options or increase his wage demand. It's not many club to have willingness paying his high wage. Without competition to have his signature, Mbappe won't get the maximum wage demand. This is mind game in the transfer market, the big interest Real Madrid and the big desire of Mbappe to play for Real Madrid have made other clubs don't put big effort to sign him.

It's not a secret that competing with Real Madrid to sign a top player sounds almost impossible to succeed. Real Madrid's pull and financial power are unmatched by any the club right now. This fact makes the agent taking a hard time to increase their bargaining demand. Mabppe have said good bye to PSG, but other than Real Madrid, we dont see any other club putting a big interest to sign Mbappe. 

That is why he was most likely playing around with two clubs: Real Madrid and PSG. The one club that wants him so badly, the other club that wants him to stay. Both are very rich although Real Madrid would not be able to pay that high of a salary, but he was smart. He made sure he can choose when to leave for no transfer fee. That means he will get the transfer fee that Real Madrid would have paid otherwise right into his pocket. Maybe he will give Real Madrid a small discount, but probably not. I guess he gets a signing bonus of around 150 million. But that's what the prices look like these days.

Given that he is among the best three players in the world, it's what he can ask for. In addition he is only 25 years old. He is probably going to be the richest footballer in the world by the end of his career.

On the one hand, Mbappe is still to play with two very rich clubs at the moment, namely PSG and Real Madrid. Mbappe places himself one level above these two clubs, at least in terms of bargaining value, as if it could be said that PSG and Real Madrid follow the rhythm of Mbappe dance. Of course, in my opinion, it is very natural, with the scale of his potential, Mbappe has the right to demand a large salary, but if Mbappe acts a lot, it is possible that Real Madrid will respond to this treatment by canceling their intention to recruit him.

In fact, Real Madrid this season has proven that without Mbappe presence they can win the La Liga trophy, and have now managed to reach the Champions League final, which I think they have the potential to win that trophy too. From another perspective, it is actually Mbappe who needs Real Madrid, in order to be able to feel the Champions League trophy and make him one of the best players in the world. So if Mbappe still demands a lot, Real Madrid certainly won't accept it. Florentino Perez is quite an expert when it comes to player transfers.

[onecall123]

Even though PSG lost, it was still a sweet goodbye between PSG and Mbappe where everything was over for this season. We didn't expect time to go so fast and it has been 7 years since Mbappe has been in the Paris capital team. Last night was also a celebration of the Ligue One title at home and it was the last time Mbappe lifted the farmers' league trophy.

Mbappe has achieved everything except winning the Champions League title with PSG and now he has to start a new challenge outside France to fight for the title he should get in his career. Apart from that, individual trophies such as the Ballon D'or are also waiting for him in other areas.

Mbappé's farewell at the Parc de Princes wasn't the best, but it was a bittersweet goodbye between him and PSG. He played his part well; the guy's talented. Now, he's ready for a new challenge outside France, aiming to win more individual trophies along with the Champions League title. That's why he's leaving France after 7 years, choosing glory over money for the seasons to come. He'll become a Champions League winner in no time. But without their main man, PSG might struggle to win the league. Let's hope they can find the perfect replacement.

[arimamib]

In fact, Real Madrid this season has proven that without Mbappe presence they can win the La Liga trophy, and have now managed to reach the Champions League final, which I think they have the potential to win that trophy too. From another perspective, it is actually Mbappe who needs Real Madrid, in order to be able to feel the Champions League trophy and make him one of the best players in the world. So if Mbappe still demands a lot, Real Madrid certainly won't accept it. Florentino Perez is quite an expert when it comes to player transfers.

Real Madrid will always be Real Madrid with winning culture, while PSG only have money to offer. Real Madrid always have a great project that will persuade any top player to for them. Signing a top player is also Madrid' culture that makes the club hold the worldwide fanbase benefiting their financial income. The Presence of Mbappe in Real Madrid team will not only strengthen the current squad, but also will secure the bright future of the continuing ambitions.  

This ambitions align with Mbappe's ambition that makes it easy for him to make decision. Ligue 1 will be losing popularity with the departure of Mbappe, while PSG will still continue their dominance. This makes Ligue 1 regulator happy to help PSG holding Mbappe stay for longer time. everything about the move of top players become intriguing that has big impact on wide aspects.  

[Blitzboy]

the situation of Metz, Loriente and Clermont is very dire, they are the 3 main teams to be relegated and they depend on luck to be able to get out of the relegation zone, looking at the situation of the 3 teams in the table:



I see Metz as being the only team with a real chance of being lucky enough to get out of relegation, in Metz's next game they will play against PSG, in a game in which Mbapp will say goodbye to Ligue 1, which is why I highly doubt that being In Mbappe's last game, he will try hard, because if he tries too hard he could risk unnecessary injury. Therefore, I believe that PSG will play moderately, which will open up space for Metz to win or at least draw in this game, if Metz manages to get at least 1 draw then they will be able to secure position 16 and this will allow them to they compete in relegation rounds. unfortunately Clermont no longer has a chance, they were relegated

Mbappé may play it carefully, but Metz's chances against PSG are slim. Metz has been losing to Lille, Rennes, and Strasbourg lately. Their performance and record against PSG are poor, having lost their last 5 matches. PSG's second-stringers may be better than Metz's starting lineup even without Mbappé. Metz behind Le Havre by 3 points, therefore their standings arent good. They need more than a lucky break against PSG to turn things around. Sorry to sound negative, but Metz wont upset here. They must play their best to even have a shot.

[ancafe]

Mbappé's farewell at the Parc de Princes wasn't the best, but it was a bittersweet goodbye between him and PSG. He played his part well; the guy's talented. Now, he's ready for a new challenge outside France, aiming to win more individual trophies along with the Champions League title. That's why he's leaving France after 7 years, choosing glory over money for the seasons to come. He'll become a Champions League winner in no time. But without their main man, PSG might struggle to win the league. Let's hope they can find the perfect replacement.

There is a reason for a professional footballer like Mbappe to leave because if he stays at PSG he can only achieve the domestic league title so pursuing an individual career in another championship makes it a bit difficult. Mbappe is an important player in the PSG squad, but there are always rumors of his departure and maybe it is time for PSG to let go of Mbappe and try to build a more solid squad for next season.

I want to see him play for another club that has far more potential to lead him to achieve an individual career. PSG must prepare for his departure because losing Mbappe will definitely have a slight impact on Luis Enrique's men. It should not be easy to prepare a replacement as they have good financial resources to recruit other required players.

[swogerino]

I think it was not that much of a big surprise the fact that they lost the game against Toulouse when they play with 0 motivation and come from a bad elimination in the Champions League which I think they will remember for sometime.It would have been a nice win to have bet on Toulouse and despite the fact Paris was playing at home they had a strangely high odd,this to be taken as a signal to not bet on them yet many of us failed to read it right.

[Palakka]

Mbappé may play it carefully, but Metz's chances against PSG are slim. Metz has been losing to Lille, Rennes, and Strasbourg lately. Their performance and record against PSG are poor, having lost their last 5 matches. PSG's second-stringers may be better than Metz's starting lineup even without Mbappé. Metz behind Le Havre by 3 points, therefore their standings arent good. They need more than a lucky break against PSG to turn things around. Sorry to sound negative, but Metz wont upset here. They must play their best to even have a shot.

Against Metz of course will not be a difficult match for PSG, besides it is no longer decisive for PSG position in standing, of course they will try to field a second-tier squad in the match later, for now Metz is under high pressure to be able to win the game in order to survive or at least have a chance to be able to fight in the relegation playoff zone later,  Against PSG of course it will be very difficult for Metz at the moment, but if PSG later field their reserve squad against Metz certainly gives very high hope for Metz to be able to win the game, because so far I see if the reserve squad owned by PSG is not very qualified and it is proven in several games they have lost.

Mbappe who has officially bid farewell to PSG fans of course may not get a warm welcome by the fans in the match later, so I think Enrique will not try to field Mbappe in the match because for now Mbappe is no longer needed by PSG at this time, so maybe Metz has a greater chance to win or at least get 1 point in the match.

[Silence Scream]

Mbappe's move to Real Madrid has been rumored for some time but he confirmed via a video message on Twitter that he is leaving PSG to join Real Madrid in June 2024. Finally after a long wait Mbappe made the right decision and we might see Mbappe in the white jersey from next season. 

Real Madrid is already a strong team, Mbappé has joined this club again and it can be said that the new club will increase the strength of the club even more. As many players will leave Real Madrid next season, Mbappe may wear the No. 10 jersey because another player is already playing for Real Madrid in the No. 7 jersey.

Real Madrid supporters also welcomed this as quite positive news for them because one of the great players finally wanted to join a team like Real Madrid. Apart from that, Real Madrid's front line will also get stronger with the presence of Mbappe next season. But I am still quite happy if Ancelotti does not leave Real Madrid next season because the way he trains the Real Madrid team is also extraordinary and is able to arrange players in positions that are sometimes very unusual. However, Mbappe's presence can certainly make Real Madrid's line of players even more extraordinary.

Paris star Kylian Mbappe said he wants to join Real Madrid with Mbappe's unexpired contract with PSG which will expire at the end of this season although that is just a rumor but according to Mbappe's representatives he has not yet decided on an agreement with any party with the news breaking out that Mbappe will move to Real Madrid although in reality there is no rush to agree with several elite European clubs who are able to fulfill his salary requests by waiting for all incoming offers to determine his future.

I think he won't even talk to another team. I'm sure Perez will give him the salary he wants. I'm sure it will be at least the number they can agree on. However, if he demands a transfer fee that is too high compared to other players in the team, there may be unrest from other players. I remember Mbappe had egoistic attitudes in PSG. I guess Real Madrid cannot do the same.

[entertheabyss]

There is a reason for a professional footballer like Mbappe to leave because if he stays at PSG he can only achieve the domestic league title so pursuing an individual career in another championship makes it a bit difficult. Mbappe is an important player in the PSG squad, but there are always rumors of his departure and maybe it is time for PSG to let go of Mbappe and try to build a more solid squad for next season.

I want to see him play for another club that has far more potential to lead him to achieve an individual career. PSG must prepare for his departure because losing Mbappe will definitely have a slight impact on Luis Enrique's men. It should not be easy to prepare a replacement as they have good financial resources to recruit other required players.

Paris Saint-Germain president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi have done his best to hold unto his price but losing Mbappe as free agent will be one of the disturbing event that happen to him and PSG, the loss is hugh. It was time for Kylian Mbappe to exits Parc Des Princes stadium after spending years in the club. He's the club's highest goal scorer with 305 appearance for PSG and scoring 205 goals. He's a genius for PSG and the Frenchman have come to the fact where he realized he needs to step up his goals and aims for the very best.

[Docnaster]

I think it was not that much of a big surprise the fact that they lost the game against Toulouse when they play with 0 motivation and come from a bad elimination in the Champions League which I think they will remember for sometime.It would have been a nice win to have bet on Toulouse and despite the fact Paris was playing at home they had a strangely high odd,this to be taken as a signal to not bet on them yet many of us failed to read it right.

In the Paris Saint Germaine game against Toulouse yesterday, the French champions played the game without any form of motivation and that was why the away team were able to come from  a goal down to claim all three points at Parc des Princes. The club's outgoing super player Kylian Mbappe opened the scoreline in the 8th minute of the game so I thought it was going to be an easy win for the home side but little did I know that the away team were going to turn things around in their own favour.
The Paris Saint Germaine players knowing fully well that they've already won the league title and was recently eliminated from the UEFA Champions League played the game with very little sign of seriousness because to them, it's absolutely needless to be fighting for a win in a game that won't be that important to them as a club. However, I think the club manager have to step in and address the team going forward because they mustn't continue to play their remaining games of the season with such kind of unseriousness.

[shinratensei_]

I think it was not that much of a big surprise the fact that they lost the game against Toulouse when they play with 0 motivation and come from a bad elimination in the Champions League which I think they will remember for sometime.It would have been a nice win to have bet on Toulouse and despite the fact Paris was playing at home they had a strangely high odd,this to be taken as a signal to not bet on them yet many of us failed to read it right.

If i were PSG players and i would do nothing in the field and see toulouse to scored as many as possible. The result doesn't matter in this game.

PSG win - PSG lifts the trophy
PSG draw - PSG lifts the trophy
PSG lose - PSG lifts the trophy

What's the difference here? You're right if they play without any motivation. Only mbappe who tries to score before he leaves from the club.

Im sure nobody think to put PSG on their parlay. Avoid a club that has no motivation like this is a must. PSG has three matches remaining. If someone is keen to put PSG's match on his parlay, the only solution is over/under.

[bitgolden]

There is nothing that makes them excited to get a victory that makes this seem like it is always just given every point to the opponent because PSG does not seem to need it after they get the trophy for this season.

They have lost their grip on Ligue 1 as their goal has been achieved so for now it looks like they will just continue like this.
We can see after they were confirmed to get the trophy this season, they didn't seem to take the match seriously which affected their performance in the end.

I have even insisted in some previous matches to bet but seeing what they showed on the field actually it was just a waste of money because in the end the bet just seemed to condense because of PSG's performance which was not serious when looking at the opponents faced, 3 points should not be too difficult for them.

I mean the thing about PSG and why it is tough for them is the fact that they have to win the league every year, and they can't even be that happy when they win it, but it would be humiliation for them if they lose it, they once did to Lille and that was one of the worst situations for PSG ever in the recent years since takeover.

So they have to win, because that is what is expected of them whereas we are talking about something that is getting worse, we should consider the fact that we are doing fine, and that has to be the most important part of the situation, we can't really get anything more than that. I believe that PSG will get a lot better without Mbappe, they just need sometime, without his drama they should do a lot better.

[marcous]

~ Snip ~

There is a reason for a professional footballer like Mbappe to leave because if he stays at PSG he can only achieve the domestic league title so pursuing an individual career in another championship makes it a bit difficult. Mbappe is an important player in the PSG squad, but there are always rumors of his departure and maybe it is time for PSG to let go of Mbappe and try to build a more solid squad for next season.

I want to see him play for another club that has far more potential to lead him to achieve an individual career. PSG must prepare for his departure because losing Mbappe will definitely have a slight impact on Luis Enrique's men. It should not be easy to prepare a replacement as they have good financial resources to recruit other required players.

Mbappe has announced his departure, and automatically PSG management must act quickly to compile the names of the players they are targeting in the upcoming transfer window, in order to cover the hole left by Mbappe. Enrique actually has many options that he can rely on to replace the task left by Mbappe. But recruiting new players is a must, apart from making it easier for them to win trophies in Ligue 1, it can help them to compete in the Champions League next season.

The long awaited news has come, Mbappe has decided his future, and Madrid is believed to be the port for Mbappe next career. If this move really happens, then Madrid will be a scary team next season, where they have a very sharp attack line. PSG will continue to dominate Ligue 1, and will continue to try to win the Champions League trophy, management will rebuild the club to make these dreams come true.

It's true, Mbappe really wants to achieve success in different competitions, which can lead him to win many individual awards, of course also a Champions League trophy. To make this happen, joining Madrid is the right step, because Los Blancos are always one step closer to any trophy.

[Swordsoffreedom]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NU7t0EdEDc

This outcome was very much expected. now I think there is no way Monaco is finishing in any other positions other than the second. Well, I think it is definitely certain because they have created a big gap between them and the team that is in the third position, Losc. So they are finishing in the second position. And there is no chance for them to finish in the first position because even if PSG loses all the matches that they have left, still Monaco will have one match left and it is obviously impossible to get six points from one match. PSG is the champion of the Ligue 1 and Monaco is finishing on the second position. The fight is going to be between the three teams that are next to Monaco, those teams are Losc, Brest, and Nice.

I think some people actually did follow this league just because of Mbappé. And as now he is leaving PSG, the popularity of this league is going to go down significantly. And they will not be able to do anything about it.

[Zlantann]

Paris Saint-Germain president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi have done his best to hold unto his price but losing Mbappe as free agent will be one of the disturbing event that happen to him and PSG, the loss is hugh. It was time for Kylian Mbappe to exits Parc Des Princes stadium after spending years in the club. He's the club's highest goal scorer with 305 appearance for PSG and scoring 205 goals. He's a genius for PSG and the Frenchman have come to the fact where he realized he needs to step up his goals and aims for the very best.

Nasser Al-Khelaifi did all he could to make Kylian Mbappe extend his contract but the French star refused. There are speculations that the plan not to extend his contract was arranged by Madrid so that they would not spend too much on him. To facilitate his transfer Mbappe agreed to forfeit some of his financial benefits like his image rights. He would also be going to take a pay cut in Madrid. But even with the cut, he will still be the highest-paid player in Madrid. PSG didn't totally lose all since this young player has brought glory and trophies to the club. It will be an interesting next season for PSG because most people will want to see how the club will survive without Mbappe.       

[eightdots]

Paris Saint-Germain president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi have done his best to hold unto his price but losing Mbappe as free agent will be one of the disturbing event that happen to him and PSG, the loss is hugh. It was time for Kylian Mbappe to exits Parc Des Princes stadium after spending years in the club. He's the club's highest goal scorer with 305 appearance for PSG and scoring 205 goals. He's a genius for PSG and the Frenchman have come to the fact where he realized he needs to step up his goals and aims for the very best.

Nasser Al-Khelaifi did all he could to make Kylian Mbappe extend his contract but the French star refused. There are speculations that the plan not to extend his contract was arranged by Madrid so that they would not spend too much on him. To facilitate his transfer Mbappe agreed to forfeit some of his financial benefits like his image rights. He would also be going to take a pay cut in Madrid. But even with the cut, he will still be the highest-paid player in Madrid. PSG didn't totally lose all since this young player has brought glory and trophies to the club. It will be an interesting next season for PSG because most people will want to see how the club will survive without Mbappe.       

The club did its best to extend Mbappe's contract. They tried many things to extend the contract for a long time, but it did not work. The decisive thing here was Mbappe's wishes. Everyone knew that Mbappe would go to Real Madrid, and this was the biggest reason why Mbappe did not extend his contract with PSG.

PSG's job is very difficult without Mbappe. Mbappe was both a motivating player for his teammates and an intimidating player for opponents. Leaving all these features from the team means that PSG's future will be difficult.

Real Madrid managed to add a star like Mbappe to its squad without paying a transfer fee. I think this is a great success in terms of transfer.

[Texac]

I think it was not that much of a big surprise the fact that they lost the game against Toulouse when they play with 0 motivation and come from a bad elimination in the Champions League which I think they will remember for sometime.It would have been a nice win to have bet on Toulouse and despite the fact Paris was playing at home they had a strangely high odd,this to be taken as a signal to not bet on them yet many of us failed to read it right.

This was the last match for Mbappé with PSG. I am happy to see him score in the last match that he is going to play for PSG. I also have to say that PSG missed a lot of chances in this match. There were a lot of chances for them to score more in this match. But they have failed to put the ball in the net. on the other hand, Toulouse made good use of the chances that they got. I believe most of the people did not expect this result from this match. But I still do not think it actually matters. Because PSG is definitely the champion of the Ligue 1. I just want people to understand that this league is so easy that PSG can afford to lose easy matches like this and still be able to win the league title. In any competitive league, these things could have been very problematic. But anyway it is what it is. And I do not think this is going to change for a long time. Mbappé is leaving and PSG is definitely salty about that.

[Silence Scream]

I think it was not that much of a big surprise the fact that they lost the game against Toulouse when they play with 0 motivation and come from a bad elimination in the Champions League which I think they will remember for sometime.It would have been a nice win to have bet on Toulouse and despite the fact Paris was playing at home they had a strangely high odd,this to be taken as a signal to not bet on them yet many of us failed to read it right.

This was the last match for Mbappé with PSG. I am happy to see him score in the last match that he is going to play for PSG. I also have to say that PSG missed a lot of chances in this match. There were a lot of chances for them to score more in this match. But they have failed to put the ball in the net. on the other hand, Toulouse made good use of the chances that they got. I believe most of the people did not expect this result from this match. But I still do not think it actually matters. Because PSG is definitely the champion of the Ligue 1. I just want people to understand that this league is so easy that PSG can afford to lose easy matches like this and still be able to win the league title. In any competitive league, these things could have been very problematic. But anyway it is what it is. And I do not think this is going to change for a long time. Mbappé is leaving and PSG is definitely salty about that.

I am sure that Kylian Mbappe's departure from the team must have made both the PSG players and the technical team very sad. He was one of the most important players for PSG. In fact, he became one of the best players ever. He played his best games for the club. He chased the championship. If they had not lost in the semi-finals, maybe Dortmund would have reached the final, but it did not happen. Now Mbappe will leave and how PSG will play is a matter of curiosity.