French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[cande86]

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Congratulations to Paris Saint-Germain on winning the UEFA Super Cup against Aston Villa with a score of 2-1. Goal scorers are Doue and Kvaratskhelia for PSG and Madjo for Aston Villa.

Luis Enrique came out to say they have a challenge to match Real Madrid's 3-peat, with the intention to beat the record in the UCL. For a fact, I do not rate this PSG team, and I won't compare this team to the unstoppable Real Madrid.

Let's say that between saying and doing there is a difference.

Luis Enrique's intentions will certainly be to lead Paris Saint-Germain to victory in another Champions League, rewriting the history of the Parisian club again for the third time in a row.

But Real Madrid will certainly want to protect this sensational result and personal best. So it won't be easy at all for the Parisians.

[m4r1o]

Lol, are you talking about Real Madrid of today? Because comparing current Real Madrid form with the current PSG, I think you have to agree to the reality on the ground that PSG is better than Madrid of today, except we see changes as regards to their form in the upcoming season.

The game just went as expected, and kudos to PSG for starting this season with a Super Cup trophy.

Paris Saint-Germain for me to date is the team that has found its balance more than any other. Every player knows each other by heart, they make crazy plays, they have individuals who know how to beat the man without being selfish and know how to be selfish when it's necessary. They are a formidable team, while Real Madrid are in the process of rebuilding. i hope it can shine again as soon as possible, but for now the Parisians are a tad above.

[changaa]

Obviously, I am referring to the undefeated Madrid squad of the 2017-18 season under Zinedine Zidane. It's hard to forget this era.

With the combination of Casemiro, Toni Kroos, Luka Modrić, Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Marco Asensio, common man, you know them  .

The current Paris Saint-Germain cannot stand against this squad toe-to-toe. Let's call a spade a spade.

That Real Madrid was something incredible. Just think of the defense with Pepe, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo and Carvajal, the midfield made up of Modric, Casemiro, Toni Kroos and an attack with Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema and Bale. There is no team that can be defined as stronger than the Galacticos of that year, who gave so many of those emotions even to those who are not Real Madrid fans.

[Shadiq]

Let's say that between saying and doing there is a difference.

Luis Enrique's intentions will certainly be to lead Paris Saint-Germain to victory in another Champions League, rewriting the history of the Parisian club again for the third time in a row.

But Real Madrid will certainly want to protect this sensational result and personal best. So it won't be easy at all for the Parisians.

I don't want to contradict Luis Enrique's statement at all. Every team will have the goal of achieving something big, especially when they have the ability to achieve it. Even if the reality is difficult, they will expect that.

It may not be easy for PSG to break Real Madrid's record, but it is not impossible either. Did anyone even expect PSG to win the Champions League in the 2024/25 season? Maybe not, very few people expected them to win the title next season. They won the title despite the low chances.

Now it seems that it will be very difficult for them to win the Champions League in the upcoming season, I think it is not impossible, they can surprise us in the upcoming season as well, like the last two seasons. You can still leave Real Madrid out of the list!

[Pressurizedem]

PSG just signed Mika Godts for a fee in the region of 50 million pounds, and to me, this is one of the best signings of the summer, because looking at what the player has done, you will see the reason a team like PSG went for him. He is one of those wingers that can do everything for you. He can score goals, give assist, dribble defenders and also has pace. He is a very direct player that lives going into the opposition box in search for goals, so with his numbers PSS had to go and sign him. I was hoping my club signs him because I've watched him on YouTube, and I saw his highlights there.
With the kind of attackers PSG have added to their squad, I think they are preparing again for next champions league because with the determination in those players, I feel they want to win the champions league back to back to back, three times in a row. And of course, the manager is a very good coach, being consistent for these number of years winning all the tittles in France. I doff my cap for him honestly.

[Joeboy]

Lol, are you talking about Real Madrid of today? Because comparing current Real Madrid form with the current PSG, I think you have to agree to the reality on the ground that PSG is better than Madrid of today, except we see changes as regards to their form in the upcoming season.

The game just went as expected, and kudos to PSG for starting this season with a Super Cup trophy.

Surely, PSG is indeed the better side...And I sincerely believe that the strength of PSG is that they don't just depend on one or two player to make things happen, they utilize their combined strength and effort in making a difference in the match, and this is what makes them seem more settled and even better as a team than others..Real Madrid, well they just haven't yet gotten that balance as a team..For sure they have good players to make a difference but with Madrid, it is very easy to mark down the danger men, and when this happens, Real Madrid becomes totally powerless..
Even with this new signings and change of management that Real Madrid has been doing, it may still very well take some time before everything finally clicks for them. So we can say that they have the right quality as a team, but they are still in the process of finally making some difference...But currently PSG have gotten everything figured out..

[HajiBagi]

PSG just signed Mika Godts for a fee in the region of 50 million pounds, and to me, this is one of the best signings of the summer, because looking at what the player has done, you will see the reason a team like PSG went for him. He is one of those wingers that can do everything for you. He can score goals, give assist, dribble defenders and also has pace. He is a very direct player that lives going into the opposition box in search for goals, so with his numbers PSS had to go and sign him. I was hoping my club signs him because I've watched him on YouTube, and I saw his highlights there.
With the kind of attackers PSG have added to their squad, I think they are preparing again for next champions league because with the determination in those players, I feel they want to win the champions league back to back to back, three times in a row. And of course, the manager is a very good coach, being consistent for these number of years winning all the tittles in France. I doff my cap for him honestly.

PSG is going be scary to play against next season, they have the best attack in the world currently, and adding Ferran Torres and Mike Godts will make the team better, when i heard that they are signing Ferran Torres and Mike Godts i knew PSG is signing those players to replace Dembele and some attackers in the front when the league start, PSG is a team that want to have a good squad that can compete for the league and Champions League.

The team aim is to win another Champions League and break the record that Real Madrid has set since 2018, but Real Madrid did not achieve three Champions League in a row the same way PSG is doing, Real Madrid always played every single match, Ronaldo, Benzema and Bale are always available for the team when playing the league and Champions League, but PSG rest their star players, postponed some league games, to have a good rest before champions league game.

[eightdots]

PSG just signed Mika Godts for a fee in the region of 50 million pounds, and to me, this is one of the best signings of the summer, because looking at what the player has done, you will see the reason a team like PSG went for him. He is one of those wingers that can do everything for you. He can score goals, give assist, dribble defenders and also has pace. He is a very direct player that lives going into the opposition box in search for goals, so with his numbers PSS had to go and sign him. I was hoping my club signs him because I've watched him on YouTube, and I saw his highlights there.
With the kind of attackers PSG have added to their squad, I think they are preparing again for next champions league because with the determination in those players, I feel they want to win the champions league back to back to back, three times in a row. And of course, the manager is a very good coach, being consistent for these number of years winning all the tittles in France. I doff my cap for him honestly.

PSG is going be scary to play against next season, they have the best attack in the world currently, and adding Ferran Torres and Mike Godts will make the team better, when i heard that they are signing Ferran Torres and Mike Godts i knew PSG is signing those players to replace Dembele and some attackers in the front when the league start, PSG is a team that want to have a good squad that can compete for the league and Champions League.

The team aim is to win another Champions League and break the record that Real Madrid has set since 2018, but Real Madrid did not achieve three Champions League in a row the same way PSG is doing, Real Madrid always played every single match, Ronaldo, Benzema and Bale are always available for the team when playing the league and Champions League, but PSG rest their star players, postponed some league games, to have a good rest before champions league game.

PSG likes to sign players who play quickly and can score goals. This allows the team to play faster and get goal contributions from many players. They are already a strong team, and with the addition of these players, they have become even better. Opponents will find it difficult to exploit PSG's weaknesses.

PSG's greatest strength is their ability to score goals easily. They are building their squad accordingly, and their primary goal is to win the Champions League again. I think they will be comfortable in the league and will focus more on the Champions League. Their squad is quite sufficient to achieve this.

[HyperCodexV]

PSG just signed Mika Godts for a fee in the region of 50 million pounds, and to me, this is one of the best signings of the summer, because looking at what the player has done, you will see the reason a team like PSG went for him. He is one of those wingers that can do everything for you. He can score goals, give assist, dribble defenders and also has pace. He is a very direct player that lives going into the opposition box in search for goals, so with his numbers PSS had to go and sign him. I was hoping my club signs him because I've watched him on YouTube, and I saw his highlights there.
With the kind of attackers PSG have added to their squad, I think they are preparing again for next champions league because with the determination in those players, I feel they want to win the champions league back to back to back, three times in a row. And of course, the manager is a very good coach, being consistent for these number of years winning all the tittles in France. I doff my cap for him honestly.

PSG are spending big again, but is just same circle of story like before. They have had star names and still came up short in Europe. Godts is a good signing, but talent alone doesn't win you the Champions League. It's about how the team works together when the pressure is on. If they have fixed the balance issues, then maybe this is their year. But I wouldn't bet on it just yet. They have got the attack to hurt anyone. The real test will be whether they can stay solid defensively and keep their cool in the big games.

[verdinio]

I'm not sure you watched the match. Aston Villa has a strong quality. They almost won the Super Cup, but the poor finishing from the strikers.

PSG won the game with a narrow win. Go back to the internet and watch the highlight

Paris Saint Germain still deserved the match, although the opponent played well, and could have deserved a little more, Paris Saint Germain had the cunning to play a more regular match, without pushing too much forward, risking avoidable counterattacks, but paying attention and studying the opponent.

[HustleZ]

Let's say that between saying and doing there is a difference.

Luis Enrique's intentions will certainly be to lead Paris Saint-Germain to victory in another Champions League, rewriting the history of the Parisian club again for the third time in a row.

But Real Madrid will certainly want to protect this sensational result and personal best. So it won't be easy at all for the Parisians.

Madrid will try their level best to stop paris from winning the third in a row in order for the record to just be in madrid’s name. But considering Enrique’s masterclass mind and the weapons (players) he has then i dont think it will be that challenging for them to beat madrid, but the real problem to them will be barca because they are bringing in alot of players and also have quality players that are just waiting for the season to start so they get to play, they are eager to continue their form that they had in spain. I dont know more but that this Championship will be a one to remember.

[giorgione]

Paul Pogba hasn't been playing football for some time now due to some problem he found him self of a truth i don't think if Real madrid will need him due to his age and also he been on pitch for long now, Paul Pogba going to team like west ham isn't something bad at least he will be watch on the screen again. Pogba will make good impact if he goes to non big team where he can be play steady football or possibly he should make a move to meet Ronaldo and some other star players in the Saudi pro league as player of his age will hardly get a play time if he goes to any top team in europe.

Pogba, since returning to Juve, has had the hope and certainty of being able to return to playing at a professional level. However, it is something that was never really able to materialize, because at Juventus he suffered an injury, at Monaco his time seems over, it is not even clear why because he is still an excellent player, but without being able to find playing time. We hope that where you decide to go now, you can find what you are looking for.

[karabiber]

Lens vs. PSG. As the first major trophy of the season, this match represents not only a matter of prestige for both teams but also an opportunity to get off to a strong start to the new season. PSG is the favorite to win the final, but Lens will be looking to disrupt PSG’s rhythm in this match. Since it’s early in the season, neither team may have fully found their rhythm yet, and this could lead to an up and down game at times. Lens’s physical strength could pose a challenge for PSG here, but the difference in quality still gives PSG a slight edge. Since it’s a final, I expect a match that starts cautiously and gradually picks up the pace, rather than an open and uncontrolled affair.

[Odusko]

Lens vs. PSG. As the first major trophy of the season, this match represents not only a matter of prestige for both teams but also an opportunity to get off to a strong start to the new season. PSG is the favorite to win the final, but Lens will be looking to disrupt PSG’s rhythm in this match. Since it’s early in the season, neither team may have fully found their rhythm yet, and this could lead to an up and down game at times. Lens’s physical strength could pose a challenge for PSG here, but the difference in quality still gives PSG a slight edge. Since it’s a final, I expect a match that starts cautiously and gradually picks up the pace, rather than an open and uncontrolled affair.

The 16th August match is on big opening for Lens because a head to head opening match with PSG who happens to be the fav of the moment and also their ability shown a lot of uncontestable energy for lens, but we still need to look at the possibility for Lens and how their could at least hold down PSG for a long time into the game or at least finish on a level plain ground as per this game being their first official opening in this season. Being up against PSG could spelt alot for Lens in the remaining season, but unless if this are able to put their best fit against PSG tomorrow, both physical fitness and motivation Lens don't match up with PGS in anyways.

[Humblevirus]

Paul Pogba hasn't been playing football for some time now due to some problem he found him self of a truth i don't think if Real madrid will need him due to his age and also he been on pitch for long now, Paul Pogba going to team like west ham isn't something bad at least he will be watch on the screen again. Pogba will make good impact if he goes to non big team where he can be play steady football or possibly he should make a move to meet Ronaldo and some other star players in the Saudi pro league as player of his age will hardly get a play time if he goes to any top team in europe.

Pogba is an injury player, and that has affected him so much. With his injury issues, no team will likely want to take him unless they are lucky. Which team would like to take a player who, after playing one or two matches, will be out with a long-term injury? It would just be a waste of money.Any team that will be interested in signing Pogba will not be signing him just for his playing ability. Maybe they have another reason for signing him, perhaps for the marketing of their jerseys, but nothing more than that.Since Pogba was banned from football for some years, I have known that his career could come to an end because, for a player who is facing constant injuries, being away from football for such a long time will definitely affect him seriously. And that is what Pogba is battling with now because his injuries are becoming more serious than before,I even saw the news that Monaco wants to terminate his contract

[cande86]

Paul Pogba football career is going down the drain and there's absolutely nothing he can do to stop this chaos from happening. Paul Pogba was indicted and tested positive for doping which got him banned for 18months and when he came back, he fought challenges like not meeting up th regular fitness level to play football again. Paul Pogba is today sitting on the bench at Monaco because he's not fit enough to handle himself on the pitch and rumors also have it that AS Monaco is keen on terminating his contract because he's unavailable for games.

We would say that Monaco have been patience long enough with him but it seems he's not improving and there's every chance they need a player like him in the Midfield, I really feel bad for Paul Pogba.

Unfortunately, Pogba can be said to have ruined himself with his own hands, because he had arrived at Juve, had given some performances, few but convincing minutes, and could have done very well.
With this positive doping test he completely reversed his situation and lost a lot of time that he could have used on the playing field.

[Hvdv]

Lol, are you talking about Real Madrid of today? Because comparing current Real Madrid form with the current PSG, I think you have to agree to the reality on the ground that PSG is better than Madrid of today, except we see changes as regards to their form in the upcoming season.

The game just went as expected, and kudos to PSG for starting this season with a Super Cup trophy.

Paris Saint-Germain for me to date is the team that has found its balance more than any other. Every player knows each other by heart, they make crazy plays, they have individuals who know how to beat the man without being selfish and know how to be selfish when it's necessary. They are a formidable team, while Real Madrid are in the process of rebuilding. i hope it can shine again as soon as possible, but for now the Parisians are a tad above.

With years of shared experience, Paris Saint-Germain certainly seems more prepared. This synergy will elevate their players to a higher level in the Champions League as well. I'm confident they'll make it into the top 24. As the Champions League winners for the last two years, I'm curious if they'll face Real Madrid in their first eight matches. If they do, we'll see a serious, final-like encounter. I hope we experience something like that in the league stage, because watching both teams is a great pleasure for me.

[GiftedMAN]

Paul Pogba football career is going down the drain and there's absolutely nothing he can do to stop this chaos from happening. Paul Pogba was indicted and tested positive for doping which got him banned for 18months and when he came back, he fought challenges like not meeting up th regular fitness level to play football again. Paul Pogba is today sitting on the bench at Monaco because he's not fit enough to handle himself on the pitch and rumors also have it that AS Monaco is keen on terminating his contract because he's unavailable for games.

We would say that Monaco have been patience long enough with him but it seems he's not improving and there's every chance they need a player like him in the Midfield, I really feel bad for Paul Pogba.

Unfortunately, Pogba can be said to have ruined himself with his own hands, because he had arrived at Juve, had given some performances, few but convincing minutes, and could have done very well.
With this positive doping test he completely reversed his situation and lost a lot of time that he could have used on the playing field.

His situation is so complicated, he didn't purposely ruin his career by himself and the Dr who prescribed the supplements, the banned testosterone boosters set him up cause he should be aware that it would put him in trouble, he served the punishment and was given another opportunity but injury could not allow him perform as expected, it’s not really his fault that everything had to turn out this way, he's just a victim of unfortunate circumstances.

[bastisisca]

Well, it's no surprise that they won the match. PSG were superior in terms of squad quality compared to Aston Villa. In fact, the win was a bit underwhelming, as the score was narrow --- even though Aston Villa played quite well, even without three of their key players, they still managed to score and had more shots. But congratulations to PSG on another trophy.

Yes, all in all it was a fairly balanced match, although i think that Paris Saint-Germain did not play at their best, because they preferred not to risk injuring players, right before the start of the championship, knowing that they would still be able to bring home the result with less effort.

[Zoomic]

Well, it's no surprise that they won the match. PSG were superior in terms of squad quality compared to Aston Villa. In fact, the win was a bit underwhelming, as the score was narrow --- even though Aston Villa played quite well, even without three of their key players, they still managed to score and had more shots. But congratulations to PSG on another trophy.

Yes, all in all it was a fairly balanced match, although i think that Paris Saint-Germain did not play at their best, because they preferred not to risk injuring players, right before the start of the championship, knowing that they would still be able to bring home the result with less effort.

I actually wasn't expecting Aston Villa to give Paris Saint Germaine a tough time in that game but surprisingly, they proved that they can stand toe to toe with the reigning European champions.

Aston Villa played with most of their key players of last season like Watkins, Martinez, Konsa, Onana, Bailey, Rodgers, Tielemans and Digne yet they stressed PSG. Though they lost, I think they'll be proud of their performance.