Paris Saint-Germain is gearing up for their Champions League last-16 showdown with Chelsea, and they're doing it in style - by taking on Monaco in Ligue 1 this Friday. Coach Luis Enrique is pumped for the challenge, saying "The best part of the season is beginning. We can't wait".
PSG's form has been a bit hit-or-miss, but they're still four points clear of nearest rivals Lens at the top of the French table. A 1-0 win away at Le Havre last weekend made it nine wins in their last 10 Ligue 1 games. Enrique's side reached the Champions League last 16 with a nail-biting 5-4 aggregate win over Monaco, and now they're looking to keep the momentum going.
Monaco, on the other hand, are fighting for European qualification and come into the weekend in seventh place, three points behind Lille in fifth. Enrique knows Monaco will be tough, saying "Monaco were in the Champions League, so this will be like a Champions League game".
Ousmane Dembele, PSG's star player, is back in the squad after recovering from injury and could feature against Chelsea. Enrique praised Dembele's return, saying "It's always good news when a player comes back".
PSG's form has been a bit hit-or-miss, but they're still four points clear of nearest rivals Lens at the top of the French table. A 1-0 win away at Le Havre last weekend made it nine wins in their last 10 Ligue 1 games. Enrique's side reached the Champions League last 16 with a nail-biting 5-4 aggregate win over Monaco, and now they're looking to keep the momentum going.
Monaco, on the other hand, are fighting for European qualification and come into the weekend in seventh place, three points behind Lille in fifth. Enrique knows Monaco will be tough, saying "Monaco were in the Champions League, so this will be like a Champions League game".
Ousmane Dembele, PSG's star player, is back in the squad after recovering from injury and could feature against Chelsea. Enrique praised Dembele's return, saying "It's always good news when a player comes back".
