Paris Saint-Germain vs Nantes: Trophy des Champions Live Stream, Schedule, Fixture and Probable Lineups

The Parisians are heading into the match on the back of a 6-2 win over Gamba Osaka last Monday, while Nantes suffered a 1-0 defeat to Rennes in their recent pre-season outing, two days later.

PSG players Neymar and Lionel Messi attending a training session; Credit: Twitter/@PSG_English
By Sreejith C R | Jul 31, 2022 | 3 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

Paris Saint-Germain and Nantes will take on each other at Bloomfield in Tel Aviv for the first French title of the season, the Trophee des Champions, on Sunday. The Parisians are heading into the match on the back of a 6-2 win over Gamba Osaka in a friendly match last Monday, while Nantes suffered a 1-0 defeat to Rennes in their recent pre-season outing two days later. PSG won the Ligue 1 title last term by collecting 86 points from 38 games, 15 points from second-placed Marseille. Nantes, on the other hand, won the 2021-22 French Cup title by defeating Nice 1-0 in the final, last May. 

PSG had an impressive pre-season campaign in Asia, winning all four friendlies against Japanese outfits, Quevilly- Rouen (2-0), Kawasaki (2-1), Urawa Reds (3-0) and Gamba Osaka. Failure to perform well at the European competition, losing to Real Madrid in the Champions League last-16 stage, led to Mauricio Pochettino’s departure and the club management has brought in Christopher Galtier to replace the Argentine tactician.  The former Lille-man has been experimenting with a 3-4-1-2 setup in the pre-season. Nordi Mukiele, Hugo Ekitike and Vitinha are the new signings. 

Nantes, on the other hand, began their pre-season with a 1-0 defeat to Guingamp before getting the better of Caen (2-0) and Lorient (2-0), and then lost to Rennes last Wednesday. Antonine Kombouare finished 9th in the Ligue 1 standings last term with 55 points. Les Canaries have had the better head-to-head record against the Parisians, off late, winning two of their last three meetings. Nantes have won the Trophee des Champions only two times before  and that was in 1999 and 2001. 

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Probable Lineups

PSG striker Kylian Mbappe is unavailable due to a one-game suspension, therefore Mauro Icardi is set to lead the line alongside Neymar and Lionel Messi. Sergio Ramos, Kimpembe and Marquinhos are likely to form the three-man defence with Achraf Hakimi and Mendes occupying the flanks. New arrival Vitinha is likely to partner Verratti in the midfield. As for Nantes, Charles Traore is sidelined with an ACL injury. Alban Lafont could occupy the goal with Castelletto, Pallois and Girotto sitting in front of him in the three-man defence. 

PSG probable starting lineup: Donnarumma; Kimpembe, Ramos, Marquinhos; Hakimi, Verratti, Vitinha, Mendes; Messi, Icardi, Neymar.

Nantes probable starting lineup: Lafont; Castelletto, Pallois, Girotto; Corchia, Sissoko, Moutoussamy, Merlin; Blas, Simon; Mohamed 

PSG vs Nantes Live Schedule and Fixture

The Trophee des Champions match between PSG and Nantes will take place at Bloomfield on Sunday at 11:30 pm IST.

PSG vs NantesKey details
DateJuly 31
Venue Bloomfield
Kickoff time in France 8 pm
Kickoff time in India11:30 pm

Where to watch PSG vs Nantes ?

For the football fans in India live coverage of the match is available on Sports 18 network and Voot Select. Meanwhile for those in France and USA, they can catch the live action via Amazon Prime video and beIN SPORTS network respectively.  





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