PSG Aims for Fifth Consecutive French Super Cup Against Lens
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Summary
Paris Saint-Germain head into Sunday's French Super Cup (Trophée des Champions) on August 17 at 02:45 Hong Kong time seeking their fifth consecutive title in the competition, facing Lens at a neutral venue . PSG arrive in peak form after claiming the UEFA Super Cup in Austria, defeating Aston Villa 2-1 with goals from Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue . Lens finished runners-up in Ligue 1 last season and stunned French football by winning the Coupe de France, but face an uphill battle against PSG's formidable squad depth .
Key Points
- PSG dominated the French Super Cup historically, winning 12 titles in the past 13 years
- The UEFA Super Cup victory featured Desire Doue scoring the winner after assisting Kvaratskhelia's opener
- Ousmane Dembele and Fabian Pena (who won the World Cup with Spain) featured as substitutes and may start
- Lens lost manager Haise to Crystal Palace and replaced him with former Frankfurt coach Toppmöller
- Midfielder Sangare departed for Brentford, but Lens signed Thorgan Hazard and retained Edouard and Thauvin
- Lens played seven pre-season matches, defeating Crystal Palace and Sunderland convincingly
- Lens deploys a 3-4-3 formation emphasizing pressing and counter-attack tactics
- Last season's French Super Cup required Goncalo Ramos's 95th-minute equaliser before PSG won on penalties
- Betting markets favour the under on total goals given Lens's strong defensive record at home
Why It Matters
This French Super Cup tests PSG's squad rotation capability after European glory, with manager Luis Enrique expected to blood fringe players against a tactically disciplined Lens side . For Hong Kong football fans, the match offers a preview of potential Champions League opponents, as Lens's new 3-4-3 system under Toppmöller could trouble bigger clubs in European competition .
This French Super Cup tests PSG's squad rotation capability after European glory, with manager Luis Enrique expected to blood fringe players against a tactically disciplined Lens side . For Hong Kong football fans, the match offers a preview of potential Champions League opponents, as Lens's new 3-4-3 system under Toppmöller could trouble bigger clubs in European competition .