French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[Velvet78]

It was impressive to see PSG beating Barcelona away despite having so many important names missing. They started league phase of the tournament much better than last season.

They are keeping a decent balance between the Ligue 1 and Champions League too. Yeah maybe they lost some points in the league recently but still this didn't push them down in the standings.

But to maintain consistency, they will surely need their best attackers. Dembele and Marquinhos are expected to be back in a week according to Transfermarkt. And the other injured players also seem to have healed there...

https://www.transfermarkt.com/paris-saint-germain/startseite/verein/583

[Shadiq]

Defending UCL should not even be a goal, while it is in theory a goal, but it should at least be not the expectation. Because nobody can do it, only real did it, but even they are incapable of doing that for many years, both before and after they did it.

No one has done it in the past, so it doesn't mean no one can do it in the future. Although Real Madrid did it, it is difficult but not impossible for PSG to do it. PSG are still playing well and they look very confident and strong. But due to the busy schedule, not only PSG players will get tired, but players from all clubs will get tired. So this excuse will not work if any team imposes it on the team. PSG have moved away from their old position, they are no longer dependent on any one player, but they plan the match with the contribution of every player in the team and try to win. They got the result in the match against Barcelona

[Black Mbaye]

Defending UCL should not even be a goal, while it is in theory a goal, but it should at least be not the expectation. Because nobody can do it, only real did it, but even they are incapable of doing that for many years, both before and after they did it.

No one has done it in the past, so it doesn't mean no one can do it in the future. Although Real Madrid did it, it is difficult but not impossible for PSG to do it. PSG are still playing well and they look very confident and strong. But due to the busy schedule, not only PSG players will get tired, but players from all clubs will get tired. So this excuse will not work if any team imposes it on the team. PSG have moved away from their old position, they are no longer dependent on any one player, but they plan the match with the contribution of every player in the team and try to win. They got the result in the match against Barcelona

Champions League matches make the match schedule very busy. Paris Saint-Germain needs to rest their players, especially considering the matches in the French league. They started the Champions League very well, beating Barcelona away. To build on this winning streak, they need to field the best squad in the Champions League. To do so, they need to prepare their players well. They can afford to drop points for a few matches in the French league, because I'm confident that Paris Saint-Germain will ultimately win the French league. The important thing is to win the Champions League for the second time and be able to use their most important players there.

[qurbanshah02]

I honestly did felt disappointed that it was that obvious that PSG lost a game because a player was absent and not like a host of their best players but one actually. Obviously if this player for any reason becomes absent for awhile, rheh will suffer this much until he is back, so how about when he will leave the club after the expiration of his contract if he does not sign for a renewal, what will be the fate of the team?

So, how do we respond when PSG beat Barcelona with several key players missing? I find the defeat disappointing, but that's football. If a team can exploit their opponent's weaknesses, they can seize opportunities to win. Each player has an impact, but collectively, everyone plays a role in achieving the best possible outcome for the club. A single player can't determine the outcome, as collaboration is crucial. I'm not overly concerned if he doesn't sign a contract extension, as players come and go every season, depending on how the coach maximizes the strengths of the players he has.

In my opinion, there are two reasons for the defeat in this match, the first reason is Barcelona's own weakness, which has made them dependent on this defeat, and the second reason is PSG's hard work and good performance, due to which they have to face defeat in this match. The way Barcelona had strengthened itself with its performance, it all ended in front of PSG, due to which this match became disappointing. This is what makes this team's strong thinking and makes it a capable team. As you said, this is football, everything is possible in it, PSG is a title-winning team, so now they are winning almost every match, that is why the hard work of every coach and his players is not being successful because they improve something or the other and leave some shortcomings.

[pewboy]

That's the disturbing part for all other teams. Other teams are aware that no matter what one games result is, PSG will end up winning the league and that is not going to be easy to accept. Even though it has been for so long that they have been dominating the league, some bigger teams keep having the trust that they are going to end up with something much better. It's clear that we are going to see this changing for the long term.

I believe in this and I think it's going to be great for us eventually. Just needs to focus on how to do a better job. Of course it is not easy and we are not going to get the results we want. Just focus on how to get better results eventually, just focus on what you can do about it.

I wouldn take it for granted, even if the numbers speak for themselves. Is frustrating to know that PSG will win the league anyway. That's the end of the fun, right?
It seems like playing a video game where the opponent uses tricks and becomes unbeatable. Maybe I'm exaggerating with the comparison, but it seems that way.
I hope the other teams will at least try to give them a hard time and maybe slow down the pace by creating movement in the league. Otherwise, it's very monotonous, right?

[banana33]

So, how do we respond when PSG beat Barcelona with several key players missing? I find the defeat disappointing, but that's football. If a team can exploit their opponent's weaknesses, they can seize opportunities to win. Each player has an impact, but collectively, everyone plays a role in achieving the best possible outcome for the club. A single player can't determine the outcome, as collaboration is crucial. I'm not overly concerned if he doesn't sign a contract extension, as players come and go every season, depending on how the coach maximizes the strengths of the players he has.

I really don't understand. PSG beat Barcelona without their top players? It's a complete shock.
Football often surprises you. Everyone underestimates the importance of teamwork, but this is proof of it. Even if you have a great player on your team but everything else isn't working, you won't win matches.
On the other hand, if you have a mediocre team, but everyone is committed to winning, your chances of success increase.

[Cossyblack]

Defending UCL should not even be a goal, while it is in theory a goal, but it should at least be not the expectation. Because nobody can do it, only real did it, but even they are incapable of doing that for many years, both before and after they did it.

No one has done it in the past, so it doesn't mean no one can do it in the future. Although Real Madrid did it, it is difficult but not impossible for PSG to do it. PSG are still playing well and they look very confident and strong. But due to the busy schedule, not only PSG players will get tired, but players from all clubs will get tired. So this excuse will not work if any team imposes it on the team. PSG have moved away from their old position, they are no longer dependent on any one player, but they plan the match with the contribution of every player in the team and try to win. They got the result in the match against Barcelona

Champions League matches make the match schedule very busy. Paris Saint-Germain needs to rest their players, especially considering the matches in the French league. They started the Champions League very well, beating Barcelona away. To build on this winning streak, they need to field the best squad in the Champions League. To do so, they need to prepare their players well. They can afford to drop points for a few matches in the French league, because I'm confident that Paris Saint-Germain will ultimately win the French league. The important thing is to win the Champions League for the second time and be able to use their most important players there.

I am not Surprise with the level of confidence you have in Paris Saint Germain,I myself have same confident in Paris Saint Germain that  they will win this season French Ligue 1 because I don't see any team in the Ligue 1 that's capable of defeating them for the title. The title have become their birthright since no team is ready to challenge them for it. However I wouldn't be so confident that Paris Saint will win this season UEFA champions League because it's a different level of game compare to the French Ligue1 where PSG reigns supreme. There are lots of strong teams competing for the UEFA trophy and these teams are equals with PSG in terms of playing superiority and would give PSG a tough fight this time around. I just hope PSG keys players will not fall victims to injury while competing for the UEFA champions League trophy.

[Princess Leah]

Champions League matches make the match schedule very busy. Paris Saint-Germain needs to rest their players, especially considering the matches in the French league. They started the Champions League very well, beating Barcelona away. To build on this winning streak, they need to field the best squad in the Champions League. To do so, they need to prepare their players well. They can afford to drop points for a few matches in the French league, because I'm confident that Paris Saint-Germain will ultimately win the French league. The important thing is to win the Champions League for the second time and be able to use their most important players there.

I am not Surprise with the level of confidence you have in Paris Saint Germain,I myself have same confident in Paris Saint Germain that  they will win this season French Ligue 1 because I don't see any team in the Ligue 1 that's capable of defeating them for the title. The title have become their birthright since no team is ready to challenge them for it. However I wouldn't be so confident that Paris Saint will win this season UEFA champions League because it's a different level of game compare to the French Ligue1 where PSG reigns supreme. There are lots of strong teams competing for the UEFA trophy and these teams are equals with PSG in terms of playing superiority and would give PSG a tough fight this time around. I just hope PSG keys players will not fall victims to injury while competing for the UEFA champions League trophy.

Anyone that's been observing how dominate PSG have been for years would develop strong confidence in them, I don't mean their performance in the Champions League cause they just won it recently and for the first time, I mean their domestic league, I don't think any team would overthrown PSG over there yet.

 If PSG can channel same energy in the Champions League it could help them to win it again, although it would be more tougher cause they're contending against top teams of different league and not weak teams like the ones in their domestic league, well I was impressed with their performance against Barcelona, it show how well they've improved under Enrique.

[RaltcoinsB]

This was the exact reason why Paris Saint Germain lost their previous match against Marseille, because one of their best players was not on the pitch to, and this is becoming something else, is it really nice to build a team round some particular players? So they are meaning to tell us that if by mistake that player got injured they will keep losing and drawing till he gets back to the pitch, I think Luis Enrique should do something about it, if they are to defend the UEFA Champions League title, because this pattern can never help.

I honestly did felt disappointed that it was that obvious that PSG lost a game because a player was absent and not like a host of their best players but one actually. Obviously if this player for any reason becomes absent for awhile, rheh will suffer this much until he is back, so how about when he will leave the club after the expiration of his contract if he does not sign for a renewal, what will be the fate of the team?

We can't say that Paris Saint-Germain lost a match because of a single player. I don't think Paris Saint-Germain is paying enough attention to the French league. At least for now, they see it as an easy competition. They seem to want to focus entirely on the Champions League. However, I think they could field a slightly better squad for the French league. Still, I understand Paris Saint-Germain, because considering the likelihood of other teams dropping points in the long-running French league, Paris Saint-Germain has a high probability of winning the French league again this year. However, the competition in the Champions League is higher. Therefore, Luis Enrique wants to keep his best squad ready for the Champions League.

[wakier]

This was the exact reason why Paris Saint Germain lost their previous match against Marseille, because one of their best players was not on the pitch to, and this is becoming something else, is it really nice to build a team round some particular players? So they are meaning to tell us that if by mistake that player got injured they will keep losing and drawing till he gets back to the pitch, I think Luis Enrique should do something about it, if they are to defend the UEFA Champions League title, because this pattern can never help.

I honestly did felt disappointed that it was that obvious that PSG lost a game because a player was absent and not like a host of their best players but one actually. Obviously if this player for any reason becomes absent for awhile, rheh will suffer this much until he is back, so how about when he will leave the club after the expiration of his contract if he does not sign for a renewal, what will be the fate of the team?

PSG does not only rely on 1 player in their squad, they have solid players so the absence of 1 player is not the only cause, we can see PSG when they lost Mbappe last season, the proof is that they can win the Champions League title even though Mbappe is considered the most important player in the squad but his departure is not affected, it does not mean that clubs that are considered strong never make mistakes, there are times when they do not perform as expected and experience surprising defeats and this often happens to top clubs even though it does not eliminate my doubts about PSG this season.

[m4r1o]

I honestly did felt disappointed that it was that obvious that PSG lost a game because a player was absent and not like a host of their best players but one actually. Obviously if this player for any reason becomes absent for awhile, rheh will suffer this much until he is back, so how about when he will leave the club after the expiration of his contract if he does not sign for a renewal, what will be the fate of the team?

There are players who are fundamental for their teams and if they are missing the whole game of the team changes, key players such as central defender or attacking midfielder, but for other roles they are easily replaceable but this is not the case

[DYOR+BTC]

Paris saint German have being one of the best team in French league one since 1980s, dominating the league with astonishing performance without giving space for division of power by other teams which that dominating power increased beyond reasonable doubt when Qatar sports investments officially announced their ownership of the team in 2011, bringing super reenforcement to the team by adding quality players like: Lionel messi, Zlatan ibrahimovic, Neymah, kylian mbappe and so on to there squad making the team one of the most challenging team in Europe.

From then till now the team have maintained same dominance in the league and even extended power to European football where they became the champions of Europe last season by winning the UEFA champions league tittle and also produced the Ballon d'or winner last season whose name is ousemane dembele and other dangerous prayer's willing to devour any team that comes their way.  In terms of team qualities I believe they have one of the best team in Europe with constant consistency at all times which made them an excellent team in all rectifications

[Tonimez]

Paris saint German have being one of the best team in French league one since 1980s, dominating the league with astonishing performance without giving space for division of power by other teams which that dominating power increased beyond reasonable doubt when Qatar sports investments officially announced their ownership of the team in 2011, bringing super reenforcement to the team by adding quality players like: Lionel messi, Zlatan ibrahimovic, Neymah, kylian mbappe and so on to there squad making the team one of the most challenging team in Europe.

From then till now the team have maintained same dominance in the league and even extended power to European football where they became the champions of Europe last season by winning the UEFA champions league tittle and also produced the Ballon d'or winner last season whose name is ousemane dembele and other dangerous prayer's willing to devour any team that comes their way.  In terms of team qualities I believe they have one of the best team in Europe with constant consistency at all times which made them an excellent team in all rectifications

Paris saint German has recorded a resounding successful seasons in the history of french league 1 and still holding the record as the most successful team in the league with a total of 13 league trophies, 3 ahead of the second placed Olympic Marseille. They also has the record as the only team to have won the European champions League cup clearly without prejudice. I have always been hearing things like PSG will never win the UCL but now they didn't just win the UCL, they also won the super cup and the Balon d'Or. They had their best season so far in last season and are still maintaining their lead for the season. The club have housed many great players, Neymar, Messi, Di Maria, Ramos, Ousman Dembele, Hakimi etc. league 1 is finally on the global map in all ramifications courtesy of PSG.

[Akbarkoe]

Paris saint German have being one of the best team in French league one since 1980s, dominating the league with astonishing performance without giving space for division of power by other teams which that dominating power increased beyond reasonable doubt when Qatar sports investments officially announced their ownership of the team in 2011, bringing super reenforcement to the team by adding quality players like: Lionel messi, Zlatan ibrahimovic, Neymah, kylian mbappe and so on to there squad making the team one of the most challenging team in Europe.

From then till now the team have maintained same dominance in the league and even extended power to European football where they became the champions of Europe last season by winning the UEFA champions league tittle and also produced the Ballon d'or winner last season whose name is ousemane dembele and other dangerous prayer's willing to devour any team that comes their way.  In terms of team qualities I believe they have one of the best team in Europe with constant consistency at all times which made them an excellent team in all rectifications

Paris saint German has recorded a resounding successful seasons in the history of french league 1 and still holding the record as the most successful team in the league with a total of 13 league trophies, 3 ahead of the second placed Olympic Marseille. They also has the record as the only team to have won the European champions League cup clearly without prejudice. I have always been hearing things like PSG will never win the UCL but now they didn't just win the UCL, they also won the super cup and the Balon d'Or. They had their best season so far in last season and are still maintaining their lead for the season. The club have housed many great players, Neymar, Messi, Di Maria, Ramos, Ousman Dembele, Hakimi etc. league 1 is finally on the global map in all ramifications courtesy of PSG.

Many people did not expect PSG to win the Champions League with confidence this season, their achievements were quite a lot in the previous season, the French league is a playground for them but they are never afraid to face other big league teams that compete with them even though the competition in the domestic league is not as tight as other leagues, they have tried a team full of top star players like Messi Neymar and others but it did not produce results, but from that they learned that star players are not the main key, Luis Enrique found the key and finally was able to change his playing style and strategy with talented players that he can rely on to carry out his strategy rather than relying on star players.

[GiftedMAN]

Defending UCL should not even be a goal, while it is in theory a goal, but it should at least be not the expectation. Because nobody can do it, only real did it, but even they are incapable of doing that for many years, both before and after they did it.

No one has done it in the past, so it doesn't mean no one can do it in the future. Although Real Madrid did it, it is difficult but not impossible for PSG to do it. PSG are still playing well and they look very confident and strong. But due to the busy schedule, not only PSG players will get tired, but players from all clubs will get tired. So this excuse will not work if any team imposes it on the team. PSG have moved away from their old position, they are no longer dependent on any one player, but they plan the match with the contribution of every player in the team and try to win. They got the result in the match against Barcelona

By the end of the season we will not be deliberating on this matter again and if PSG can do it the signs will start showing once they cross the semi finals in the champions League. Right now it is very difficult to predict them to win it back to back like Real Madrid die in the past but that doesn't mene they don't have the quality to take them to the finals and winning again but their form will determine if they can achieve it again this season. Other teams are looking forward to winning the champions League also teams like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Barcelona are all in good form but if PSG finally get the opportunity it's going to be wonderful.

[Ahli38]

Paris saint German have being one of the best team in French league one since 1980s, dominating the league with astonishing performance without giving space for division of power by other teams which that dominating power increased beyond reasonable doubt when Qatar sports investments officially announced their ownership of the team in 2011, bringing super reenforcement to the team by adding quality players like: Lionel messi, Zlatan ibrahimovic, Neymah, kylian mbappe and so on to there squad making the team one of the most challenging team in Europe.

From then till now the team have maintained same dominance in the league and even extended power to European football where they became the champions of Europe last season by winning the UEFA champions league tittle and also produced the Ballon d'or winner last season whose name is ousemane dembele and other dangerous prayer's willing to devour any team that comes their way.  In terms of team qualities I believe they have one of the best team in Europe with constant consistency at all times which made them an excellent team in all rectifications

Yes, that's right. Paris Saint-Germain is one of the teams that cannot be underestimated in Ligue 1 and even in the Champions League. PSG is a team that can threaten any team at the moment. Especially after PSG won the Champions League last season. This has made other teams more wary of PSG's presence. We know that PSG has had many quality players from the past to the present. This also proves that PSG is actually very serious about building its team to be able to compete in any league. Recently there has even been a rumor that PSG plans to add a quality player to their team, where PSG rumored to be recruiting Lamine Yamal with a fantastic offer for him (Source). I personally doubt regarding Barcelona's decision to release their young star to PSG. But if this actually happens PSG will become a very formidable team. And I will probably pay more attention to PSG's progress if that happens.

[Lida93]

Paris saint German have being one of the best team in French league one since 1980s, dominating the league with astonishing performance without giving space for division of power by other teams which that dominating power increased beyond reasonable doubt when Qatar sports investments officially announced their ownership of the team in 2011, bringing super reenforcement to the team by adding quality players like: Lionel messi, Zlatan ibrahimovic, Neymah, kylian mbappe and so on to there squad making the team one of the most challenging team in Europe.

Actually they have been one of the best sides in the league but their dominance started after the Qatari investors took over the club and transformed it into a elite club not only in France but in Europe by massively investing in world class players and now they have finally clinched the coveted UCL trophy which has always been their dream. PSG'S dominance in french football has been stretched beyond that of Olympique Lyonnais who won the league for seven consecutive years by adding the UCL to their cabinet.

[Webetcoins]

Many people did not expect PSG to win the Champions League with confidence this season, their achievements were quite a lot in the previous season, the French league is a playground for them but they are never afraid to face other big league teams that compete with them even though the competition in the domestic league is not as tight as other leagues, they have tried a team full of top star players like Messi Neymar and others but it did not produce results, but from that they learned that star players are not the main key, Luis Enrique found the key and finally was able to change his playing style and strategy with talented players that he can rely on to carry out his strategy rather than relying on star players.

The downside of being champions every year, in what people call a "farmers league", is the fact that PSG fails to improve, because they are never tested and never put through a lot of trouble.

Because the league is not difficult for them, they could literally build a second team and put their non-starters in that team and be better than most teams. They can afford to do that if they wanted to, and that's the problem, and should not be really that much of an easy deal for anyone to get better with this situation. PSG needs the ligue 1 to get better so that they could actually be challenged at that way can improve at times. It's not going to be possible for them to keep being great at UCL if they just win all the time here.

[DYOR+BTC]

Actually they have been one of the best sides in the league but their dominance started after the Qatari investors took over the club and transformed it into a elite club not only in France but in Europe by massively investing in world class players and now they have finally clinched the coveted UCL trophy which has always been their dream. PSG'S dominance in french football has been stretched beyond that of Olympique Lyonnais who won the league for seven consecutive years by adding the UCL to their cabinet.

Truly their investment program paid off putting them ahead of all teams in French league and in Europe at large,
PSG started this season with the same form of last season experiencing only one lost and one draw in there league games and non in other league games champions league precisely and with full confidence of becoming the king of Europe this season again without any team capable of stopping there dreams of winning it back to back.
As for stopping there dreams, I don't think any team can stop them considering the current quality of players

[sana54210]

We have to remember, PSG wasn't some great team in this league, before the takeover. Before the takeover Lyon was the best team and dominated the league like crazy, while Lyon may not look great at the moment they were basically PSG of their era and won like nine in a row or something if I am not wrong.

Only after the takeover happened that PSG started to be great, they ended up buying great players and making great improvements on the team as well. I understand that may not be easy to accept but that is how it moves and I am pretty sure that we are going to see plenty of examples this being in their favour. Because they were not great back in the day, they were capable of spending money to start over. With Messi, Mbappe, Neymar all leaving same year, they had a chance to rebuild like they did previously, and that was the one that brought them the UCL title and the treble.