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Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Sport
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PSG Talking Podcast: Champions League Final Here We Come!
PSG Talking Podcast: Champions League Final Here We Come! Paris Saint-Germain supporters will walk a little taller and a little prouder the rest of the month following the club's incredible performance against Arsenal FC at the Parc des Princes. On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Marc Damon and Greyson Lee to break down PSG's 2-1 win over Arsenal on Wednesday night. The 3-1 aggregate win puts PSG in the Champions League final, where they will face Inter Milan in Munich on May 31. Up first, we discuss Luis Enrique's decision to start Bradley Barcola over Ousmane Dembélé, who is still recovering from a muscle injury. We examine Barcola's performance and highlight Dembélé's contributions late in the match. Next, we talk about the early onslaught from Arsenal and how Gianluigi Donnarumma made save after save to keep PSG in the match. We discuss Donnarumma's Champions League performances and his incredible saves against the Gunners. Fabian Ruiz scored for PSG in the first half, and we discuss how vital he is to the squad. From Manuel Ugarte to Idrissa Gueye, PSG has looked for a midfielder like Ruiz for years, and finally, they have a dependable, consistent player who can show up when the lights are brightest. In the second half, PSG was awarded a penalty after Achraf Hakimi's shot hit Myles Lewis-Skelly in the hand. We discuss whether the right decision was made and potential theories as to why Vitinha's penalty was so poor. We wrap up the show with a discussion about Marquinhos, his performance tonight, and his future. We also give our final thoughts on what the win and appearance in the Champions League means for us as fans. As always, thank you for listening. Be sure to subscribe and rate the show wherever you download your podcasts. For bonus episodes of PSG Talking, subscribe to PSG Talk Extra Time on Substack.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
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PSG Talking Podcast: Emptying the Tank Against Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain had a point to prove on Tuesday night as they traveled to London to face Arsenal FC in the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League. Having lost at the Emirates Stadium earlier in the season, PSG wanted to prove they are worthy contenders, and after 90 minutes, they left no doubt. On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Marc Damon to recap the 1-0 win over the Gunners and look ahead to the pivotal return leg at the Parc des Princes. First, we discuss the pre-match atmosphere, which included a lackluster tifo from the Arsenal supporters. We also get into the starting lineup and why we're unlikely to see many changes from Luis Enrique ahead of the second leg. We get into the match next and discuss the opening goal from Ousmane Dembélé. Then there's the controversy surrounding Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, where Jurrien Timber appeared to make contact and bring him down in a rugby-style tackle in the box. Ultimately, a penalty wasn't given, but should VAR have overturned the decision? Arsenal also had a penalty shout when Mikel Merino went down, but on replay, João Neves clearly got the ball first before any contact was made. In the second half, Arsenal really tested PSG's defense, and their highly orchestrated set-piece dance led to a goal from Merino. However, VAR ruled Merino offside, and the goal was waived off. We discuss Arsenal's strategy and whether they lost focus on the match while trying too hard to perfect their set-piece strategy. Late in the match, Gianluigi Donnarumma proved once again why he is an elite goalkeeper. He made several world-class saves to keep the clean sheet. We discuss his performances in the Champions League and whether he will sign an extension to remain at PSG. We wrap up the show by answering questions from listeners, including how the lineup could change if Dembélé can't go a full 90 minutes. As always, thank you for listening. Be sure to subscribe and rate the show wherever you download your podcasts. For bonus episodes of PSG Talking, subscribe to PSG Talk Extra Time on Substack.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Sport
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Champions League: Expert Drops Aston Villa Star With Potential to Trouble PSG
Paris Saint-Germain are set to face Aston Villa with a spot in the semifinals on the line. PSG made their way to the quarterfinals following a dramatic Round of 16 clash with Liverpool, securing a victory in a tense penalty shootout. Aston Villa had an easier time in their last round, dominating Club Brugge with a 6-1 aggregate score. The matchup also brings some personal stakes, with Unai Emery and Marco Asensio both facing their former clubs. Both teams enter the match with momentum. PSG recently clinched their 13th league title with a 1-0 win over Angers, while Villa triumphed 2-1 against Nottingham Forest in their latest game. On the latest PSG Talking podcast, CBS Sports' Jonathan Johnson highlighted Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers as a potential danger to PSG, suggesting the 22-year-old could be the key to the Premier League side's attack. 'I think, in terms of hurting PSG, going back to the question, for me, the player who is most in form and poses the biggest threat to PSG is, without a doubt, Morgan Rogers,' Johnson said. 'He has made incredible strides since Villa signed him. 'I was watching the Nottingham Forest game [on Saturday] with a few Villa friends, and we were all surprised at how quickly he's become such a key player. It's easy to forget that it's been less than 18 months since Villa brought him in as a winter signing last season. The fact that he's now, while not exactly talismanic, extremely important to the Villa side and has earned a place in the England setup speaks volumes about his rapid development under Unai Emery. Rogers is a player that PSG fans will surely find intriguing to watch.'
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Sport
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PSG Talking Podcast: Paris Stuns Liverpool at Anfield
While they have a long way yet to go in the UEFA Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain sits atop the footballing world at the moment, having knocked out arguably the best team in Europe. On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Marc Damon to break down PSG's dramatic win over Liverpool FC at Anfield to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. We begin with our emotional thoughts on the match. Ousmane Dembélé scored in the first half to put PSG up 1-0 in the match and draw level on aggregate at 1-1. The match went back and forth, with both sides displaying incredible skill. There were diving saves, last-ditch tackles, fantastic dribbling, and curling shots that just missed the target. It was a heavyweight battle between PSG and Liverpool that ultimately went to extra time and then penalties to decide the winner. Gianluigi Donnarumma, who had an excellent night, stepped up huge for PSG and saved two Liverpool penalties, and Les Parisiens went on to win the shootout 4-1. We discuss whether the PSG goalkeeper earned a contract extension following that performance. We also talk about Désiré Doué, who came on in the second half and was the player in line to score the winning penalty for PSG. We discuss his sensational ability and what it means to score such a big goal at 19 years old. We break down Liverpool's strategy and how Luis Enrique countered that by being patient and trusting the players that got him to that point. We also look ahead briefly to a potential encounter with Aston Villa and former manager Unai Emery. The show concludes with us answering your questions, including whether Dembélé should be a frontrunner for the Ballon d'Or. As always, thank you for listening. Be sure to subscribe and rate the show wherever you download your podcasts. For bonus episodes of PSG Talking, subscribe to PSG Talk Extra Time on Substack.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Sport
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PSG Talking Podcast: Lessons From Lille and Looking Ahead to Liverpool
What better way to test where your sporting project stands than to go up against what many consider the best team in the world? For Paris Saint-Germain, they get that opportunity on Wednesday against Liverpool FC. On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan of PSG Fan Club Boise to break down the 4-1 win over LOSC Lille and preview the massive match against Liverpool. We also talk about the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup and how fans in the U.S. can go see Les Parisiens. Up first, we get into the win last Saturday over a Lille side that reached the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. Four different players scored for PSG in the first half, and it was essentially over in the opening 40 minutes. We talk about several standout performances and whether PSG can finish the Ligue 1 season unbeaten. The bulk of the show is spent on the mid-week clash against Liverpool. The Premier League leaders have been on cruise control in recent weeks, while PSG has been lighting up the scoresheet. It's PSG's biggest test of the season, and depending on the results, it will inform Luis Enrique and Luis Campos how much work is still to be done in building a squad capable of winning the Champions League. We share our starting lineups and give our score predictions. As always, thank you for listening. Be sure to subscribe and rate the show wherever you download your podcasts. For bonus episodes of PSG Talking, subscribe to PSG Talk Extra Time on Substack.
