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PSG could hardly have done worse in the draw for the first phase of the new Champions League.
The new Champions League promised some great games, certainly, with each of the 36 teams involved facing at least two confrontations against teams from pot 1. So two huge games to manage. In this little game, PSG was not the most lucky, inheriting Manchester City, at the Parc des Princes, and Bayern at the Allianz Arena.
Where things really went wrong for Luis Enrique’s men was in the result of the draw from pot 2. Here again, the Parisians were not spared, flanked by a trip to Arsenal’s pitch and the reception of Atlético de Madrid.
A Top 8 already difficult to reach
As for pots 3 and 4, the sentence is a little lighter, but not reassuring either. The French champion has no match in sight to negotiate in total relaxation. It will still be necessary to receive PSV Eindhoven and Girona, the big surprise of La Liga last season. But also to play in Salzburg, in the antechamber of RB Leipzig, and in Stuttgart.
As a reminder, the eight upcoming matches will produce a general ranking for the 36 participating teams. The first eight places will offer a direct ticket to the round of 16. The clubs ranked from ninth to 24e
places, they will have to play a play-off – or 16e finals – to reach the final table. The others will be purely and simply eliminated from the European scene.
PSG’s C1 program
PSG-Manchester City
Bayern Munich-PSG
PSG-Atletico Madrid
Arsenal-PSG
PSG-PSV Eindhoven
RB Salzburg-PSG
PSG-Girona
VfB Stuttgart-PSG
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team.
 
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