Ligue 1: PSG Aims to Extend Unbeaten Away Streak

PSG looks to extend its unbeaten away streak to 40 games as they face Strasbourg in a crucial Ligue 1 match.

Paris Saint-Germain faces a challenging test as they travel to Strasbourg this weekend, sandwiched between their two Champions League semi-final legs against Arsenal. With a 1-0 lead from the first leg, thanks to Ousmane Dembele's early goal, PSG is in a strong position to reach the Champions League final. However, they may be without Dembele, their top scorer, in the return leg next Wednesday after he was substituted in the second half of the London match. Meanwhile, Strasbourg is competing with several other teams in Ligue 1 for a Champions League spot next season.

Ousmane Dembele's fitness is a concern for PSG ahead of the Champions League semi-final return leg against Arsenal, with Luis Enrique saying, “It is a minor thing but there is a doubt for the return match.” Dembele is likely to miss Sunday's Ligue 1 match against Strasbourg, who are vying for a Champions League spot. PSG's unbeaten run in France ended last weekend with a 3-1 loss to Nice, but they can extend their record 40-game unbeaten away streak with a positive result in Strasbourg.

Strasbourg is currently seventh, but with a strong run of 11 unbeaten matches under Coach Liam Rosenior, they've narrowed the gap to third-place Lille to just two points. Rosenior's contract extension to 2028 reflects the club's ambitions. A spot in the UEFA Conference League would be a welcome outcome for fans, but BlueCo, the American consortium that also owns Chelsea, has bigger aspirations.

The stakes are high as Strasbourg chases a top-four finish and a potential Champions League spot. Lille and Marseille, sitting third and second respectively, face off in a crucial match that could determine who secures a Champions League berth. However, UEFA rules may pose a challenge for Chelsea and Strasbourg if both qualify for the same European competition, potentially limiting player transfers and collaborations between the two clubs.

Monaco, currently fourth and a point behind Lille, faces a tough test against relegation-stricken Saint-Etienne on Saturday, having managed only one win in their last 10 away games. Meanwhile, Paulo Fonseca's Lyon, tied with Nice and Strasbourg on points in fifth and sixth place, is expected to overcome Lens, who have lost momentum after a 0-4 defeat to Auxerre.

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In other matches, Nice will look to build on their recent win against PSG when they host struggling Reims, who are fighting to secure their Ligue 1 spot next season. With only four points separating the top six teams behind leaders PSG, every match counts, and a slip-up could be costly in the battle for European qualification.

Player to Watch: Mason Greenwood

Mason Greenwood has had a remarkable debut season with Marseille, scoring 19 Ligue 1 goals, with only PSG's Ousmane Dembele (21 goals) surpassing him. Greenwood has already matched Didier Drogba's goal tally from his lone season at Marseille in 2003/04. He aims to add to his tally when Marseille faces Lille in a crucial match for Champions League qualification.

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Strasbourg remains unbeaten in their last 11 Ligue 1 matches. Alexandre Lacazette is just one goal shy of reaching 200 Ligue 1 goals for Lyon. Meanwhile, PSG's impressive away form continues, with 39 consecutive games without a loss, and they can extend this record with a positive result in Strasbourg.