Psg Talking

Paris Saint-Germain's 2020-21 season came to an anti-climatic end with only one trophy to show for its efforts. Now that the dust has settled, it's time to figure out what went wrong and how to improve for next season. On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Cosé Espinosa for a one-on-one chat about PSG's campaign in which they finished runners-up to Lille OSC in Ligue 1 and fell short once again of their UEFA Champions League dreams. Up first, it's all about Ligue 1. We look back at the season and try to figure out where things went wrong and whether the managerial change had anything to do with the inconsistent play we saw from the squad this season. With Lille winning the title, many expect the club to sell its best players. We discuss whether that's the best strategy or would Lille and French football be better served if they kept their squad together and attempted to make a run at the knockout stage of the Champions League. Looking ahead to next season, we assess how long Mauricio Pochettino will h

Paris Saint-Germain was unsuccessful in keeping a club that didn't even want to be in the UEFA Champions League from reaching the final and they only have themselves to blame. On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Cose Espinosa and Carl-Oscar Källström to discuss PSG's 2-0 defeat (4-1 on aggregate) to Manchester City in the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League. After an impressive run in the tournament, defeating FC Barcelona and FC Bayern Munich in the knockout stage, PSG's fizzled out like a defective firecracker against the Premier League leaders. We discuss what happened and perhaps more importantly, who is to blame. In the second leg at the Etihad Stadium, Mauro Icardi was called upon to start alongside Neymar Jr. and Angel Di Maria, but the former Inter Milan striker struggled mightily and was subbed off shortly after half-time in favor of Moise Kean. Is Icardi such a poor fit that he should be sold this summer or can PSG build around him? Kylian Mbappé was left on the bench and didn't play a

Paris Saint-Germain picked the worst time of the season to revert back to their old ways and now, they have an uphill battle in their quest for UEFA Champions League glory. On this episode of PSG Talking, I’m joined by Matt Gooding and Guillaume Delaporte to break down PSG’s 2-1 loss to Manchester City in the semi-final of the Champions League. The match was a tale of two halves, but we try to start with the positives. In the first 45 minutes, PSG was able to score a goal through a Marquinhos header and Angel Di Maria skipped around defenders with ease. Truth be told, PSG should have probably scored two goals as Neymar Jr. and Kylian Mbappé both had excellent opportunities, but they were chances that would go unfulfilled. It doesn’t take us long to get to the negatives of this match for PSG. In the entire second half, PSG struggled to move the ball out of their own end and City’s pressing created chance after chance. Even with PSG causing their own problems, City still couldn’t score.

This week might have been the most chaotic since news broke in 2017 that Neymar Jr. was leaving FC Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain. On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Matt Gooding and Marc Damon to discuss the rise and fall of the European Super League and look ahead to PSG's upcoming UEFA Champions League tie against Manchester City. We begin the show with the Super League and the owners of the 12 clubs who decided to break off and start their own European competition before realizing fans would be upset and backed out. With many of the teams in dire financial situations, should fans feel some level of sympathy or does it simply come down to poor money management? With the Super League's website still live as of the publication of this podcast, we wonder whether or not the league is truly dead or if it will be revived at some point. Can an American-style competition ever truly work in European football? Next, we look ahead to the match against Manchester City at the Parc des Princes and give our

Paris Saint-Germain lost the battle against FC Bayern Munich, but they won the war and will https://www.si.com/soccer/2021/04/13/psg-bayern-munich-champions-league-video-mbappe-neymar (advance to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League). On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by https://twitter.com/BamaJ13 (James Teague), https://twitter.com/its_jcj (JC), and https://twitter.com/COKllstrm (Carl-Oscar Källström) (albeit a little late), to break down PSG's 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes that was ultimately just enough to see Les Parisiens through to the next round via the away goal rule. Up first, I ask the panel if the best team advanced. So much was made of Bayern's performance in the first leg and how statistically, they outplayed PSG, but at the end of the day, it was Mauricio Pochettino's squad that scored the goals needed while the Germans wasted chance after chance. The opening 45 minutes for PSG was especially thrilling. Neymar Jr. was sensational and reminded everyone why

It's been an up-and-down season for Paris Saint-Germain but when the bright lights of the UEFA Champions League are on, they've delivered more often than not. On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by https://twitter.com/ofthedoor1 (Guillaume Delaporte) and https://twitter.com/COKllstrm (Carl-Oscar Källström) to break down PSG's surprising https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/2029488--bayern-vs-paris/ (3-2 victory over Bayern Munich) in the quarter-final of the Champions League. We begin the show with our overall thoughts on the result. Most PSG Talk contributors were cautiously optimistic about PSG's chances but scoring three away goals against arguably the best team in Europe was unexpected. Statistically, Bayern dominated PSG everywhere except for goals scored, and the reason why could be blamed on their arrogance in thinking they could get away with a high defensive line like they did in last season's Champions League final. This time, Kylian Mbappé was able to exploit the high line to the h

The international break is underway but there is still plenty to discuss when it comes to Paris Saint-Germain. On the latest PSG Talking, I'm joined by https://twitter.com/psgtourist (Matt), https://twitter.com/cosesinho (Cose), and https://twitter.com/Ofthedoor1 (Guillaume) to evaluate the state of the club at a pivotal point in the season. We begin the show with a recap of PSG's 4-2 win over Olympique Lyonnais that saw Les Parisiens move to the top of the Ligue 1 table. Has PSG become a team that performs at its best when the pressure is at its highest? Also, we analyze what Mauricio Pochettino has done tactically to get https://psgtalk.com/2021/03/video-mbappe-scores-the-opener-against-lyon-for-19th-ligue-1-goal-of-the-season/ (the most out of Kylian Mbappé). Next, the panel shares their thoughts on the UEFA Champions League quarter-final draw against FC Bayern Munich. Have the Germans gotten worse since last year's final? Is being the underdog actually a good thing for PSG? We conclude the show by discuss

Whew! It was downright painful to watch but Paris Saint-Germain are through to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League after a 1-1 draw against FC Barcelona (5-2 on aggregate). On the latest episode of PSG Talking, I'm thrilled to be joined by https://twitter.com/its_jcj (James) and https://twitter.com/COKllstrm (Carl-Oscar), two contributors we haven't had on the show in a while but are passionate PSG supporters who know their stuff. We begin with our overall thoughts on a match that most supporters would call disappointing. Sure, PSG drew and advanced to the next round over their European rivals, but Barcelona's dominating performance definitely puts manager, Mauricio Pochettino, under the microscope (especially after the decision to start Julian Draxler). Miraculously, PSG did score first https://psgtalk.com/2021/03/video-mbappe-calmly-scores-a-penalty-goal-to-give-psg-a-dominating-5-1-champions-league-tie-lead-over-barcelona/ (via a Kylian Mbappé penalty) in the first half and we debate whether th

For Paris Saint-Germain supporters, March 10, will either bring closure to one of https://lapelotita.com/2021/02/15/barcelona-vs-psg-from-cruyff-to-messi-the-story-of-a-feud/ (Europe's biggest football feuds) or, re-open a gaping wound that the club may never recover from. No pressure! On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by https://twitter.com/psgtourist (Matt), https://twitter.com/ofthedoor1 (Guillaume), and https://twitter.com/cosesinho (Cose) to discuss PSG's recent performances in Ligue 1, Neymar Jr.'s return from injury, the return leg against FC Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, and so much more. Up first, it's all about the battle for Ligue 1. Currently, PSG sits two points behind Lille OSC in the table thanks to an https://en.as.com/en/2021/02/22/football/1613974057_346887.html (inexplicable loss to AS Monaco) following the 4-1 win over Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League tie. PSG was able to rebound against Dijon FCO and Girondins de Bordeaux, but how confide

***Visit https://manscaped.com/ (https://manscaped.com)​ and use code PSGTALK to receive 20% off and free shipping*** Paris Saint-Germain's https://psgtalk.com/2021/02/psg-became-the-first-french-team-to-pick-up-a-champions-league-win-against-barcelona-at-the-camp-nou/ (4-1 win) over FC Barcelona in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League was predicted by very few but celebrated by every supporter around the globe. On the latest PSG Talking podcast, I welcome Mel, https://twitter.com/psgtourist (Matt), https://twitter.com/ofthedoor1 (Guillaume), and Ty to break down the game and pinpoint just how Mauricio Pochettino got it so right against PSG's hated European rivals. We start by asking the panel to give their overall thoughts on the match. From Leandro Paredes' masterclass in midfield to Layvin Kurzawa surprisingly strong performance at left-back, we discuss the players who made it all happen for Paris. One player who deserves a lot of credit for the result is Kylian Mbappé who https://psgtalk.com/2021/

***Visit https://manscaped.com/ (https://manscaped.com)​ and use code PSGTALK to receive 20% off and free shipping*** It's that time of year again. The knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League begins on Tuesday, February 16, for Paris Saint-Germain and as luck would have it, they face their most hated European rival–FC Barcelona. On this episode of PSG Talking, recording on Valentine's Day, I'm joined by fellow contributors https://twitter.com/typoundsign (Ty), https://twitter.com/Teague13 (James), and https://twitter.com/ofthedoor1 (Guillaume), to preview the highly anticipated Round of 16 tie between PSG and Barcelona. Up first, we check in with Ty who gives us a recap of Barcelona's season so far and explains how they're just hitting their stride at the right time. He also names a few players who could cause major issues for Presnel Kimpembe, Marquinhos, and the rest of PSG's defense. Next, we discuss the impact of https://www.espn.com/soccer/paris-saint-germain/story/4312465/psgs-neymar-injured-ahead-o

***Visit https://manscaped.com (https://manscaped.com)​ and use code PSGTALK to receive 20% off and free shipping*** Before the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers battled for the NFL Championship, there was the real big game between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique de Marseille. On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by https://twitter.com/cosesinho (Cosé), https://twitter.com/ofthedoor1 (Guillaume), and https://twitter.com/psgtourist (Matt) to discuss the 100th installment of Le Classique in which PSG won 2-0 thanks to goals from https://psgtalk.com/2021/02/video-mbappe-scores-against-marseille-for-16th-ligue-1-goal-of-the-season/ (Kylian Mbappé) and https://psgtalk.com/2021/02/video-icardi-flicks-in-an-improbable-goal-to-double-psgs-over-marseille/ (Mauro Icardi). Is the team evolving for the better under manager Mauricio Pochettino or is there still work to be done before the meeting against FC Barcelona in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League? We also discuss the potential long-term

***Visit https://manscaped.com/ (https://manscaped.com)​ and use code PSGTALK to receive 20% off and free shipping*** Things are looking up for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021. We've already seen one trophy celebration and with a new manager at the helm, the squad appears to be playing more attractive and cohesive football. Is it all roses at the Parc des Princes or is there underlying causes for concern? On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by fellow contributors https://twitter.com/cosesinho (Cose), https://twitter.com/ofthedoor1 (Guillaume), and https://twitter.com/psgtourist (Matt) to discuss https://psgtalk.com/2021/01/pochettino-wins-long-awaited-first-career-trophy-as-psg-claims-8th-straight-trophee-des-champions/ (PSG's 2-1 win over Olympique de Marseille in the Trophée des Champions). What positives are we seeing from the squad under new manager, Mauricio Pochettino, and what still needs work? Do we know what his preferred starting lineup will be moving forward? Neymar made a brief appearance in th

As the calendar turns to 2021, Paris Saint-Germain are on the verge of a new era with the https://en.psg.fr/teams/first-team/content/thomas-tuchel-leaves-paris-saint-germain-officiel-psg-club (official departure of Thomas Tuchel) and the https://www.espn.com/soccer/paris-saint-germain/story/4273502/for-psgfiring-tuchelchoosing-pochettino-was-a-long-time-coming (expected arrival) of a highly anticipated manager. On this episode of PSG Talking, which was recorded on January 1, I'm joined by long-time contributors https://twitter.com/ofthedoor1 (Guillaume) and https://twitter.com/psgtourist (Matt) to discuss the managerial situation at PSG. Should fans be optimistic about Mauricio Pochettino returning to the club he once captained as a player or was sacking Tuchel premature? Is Pochettino that much better than Tuchel tactically? With Pochettino's ties to Tottenham Hotspur and the Premier League, we discuss the latest transfer rumors, which include PSG linked to https://www.goal.com/en/news/tottenham-defender-aur

Talk about bad timing... On Wednesday, December 23, I recorded a PSG Talking podcast with https://twitter.com/Ofthedoor1 (Guillaume) and https://twitter.com/Teague13 (James) and then a 1970 podcast with https://twitter.com/marcdamon9 (Marc) during Paris Saint-Germain's 4-0 win over RC Strasbourg. We talked about Thomas Tuchel quite a bit but little did we know that he would be https://www.espn.com/soccer/paris-saint-germain/story/4243177/psg-sack-manager-tuchel-on-christmas-eve-after-poor-start-to-season-sources (sacked the following day). For easy listening, I've combined the https://psgtalk.com/psg-talk-podcast-network/ (two podcasts) into one and you get to hear us analyze the job that Tuchel has done at PSG and which PSG Talk contributors wanted him gone and others who may be disappointed to see him leave the French capital. We also discuss PSG's poor results against Lille OSC and Olympique Lyonnais, two clubs who are currently ahead of Les Parisiens in the Ligue 1 table. Contributing to those disappointi

Paris Saint-Germain rallied in the final two match days to top their UEFA Champions League group and now we know their reward, a date with their arch-nemesis FC Barcelona in the Round of 16. On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ty and James and we share our reaction to the https://www.espn.com/soccer/uefa-champions-league/story/4263651/champions-league-draw-neymar-in-barcelona-returnronaldo-back-in-portugal (Champions League draw) that pits PSG and Barcelona against each other in the competition for the first time since 2017. Which team should be considered the favorite? The first match between the two sides is slated for February 16, so there's plenty that can change for both teams between now and then, but one major talking point is the https://psgtalk.com/2020/12/report-neymar-could-return-by-early-january-from-ankle-injury/ (health of Neymar Jr.) The former Barcelona man went down with an ankle injury against Olympique Lyonnais last weekend and while he should be back in time for the Round of 16,

After a rough start to the UEFA Champions League group stage, Paris Saint-Germain now controls their destiny but plenty of questions remain as the club prepares for the business end of the season. On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by fellow contributors https://twitter.com/psgtourist (Matt), https://twitter.com/Ofthedoor1 (Guillaume), and https://twitter.com/cosesinho (Cose), to discuss the https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/02/football/neymar-psg-manchester-united-ucl-spt-intl/index.html (3-1 win over Manchester United). Did PSG play well and deserve to win, or, did the Red Devils give the game away with poor substitutions and missed goal-scoring opportunities? Next, we discuss the possibility of Lionel Messi making the move from FC Barcelona to PSG. With Neymar https://www.espn.com/soccer/paris-saint-germain/story/4252195/psgs-neymar-on-lionel-messi-reunion-we-have-to-do-it-next-season (openly stating) he wants to play with his friend and former teammate again, should the club explore ways to bring him to

The meme machine has been putting in overtime with the amount of content Paris Saint-Germain has delivered the past couple of weeks. On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by https://twitter.com/CoseEspinosa (Cose), https://twitter.com/psgtourist (Matt), and https://twitter.com/Ofthedoor1 (Guillaume) to discuss the 2-1 loss to RB Leipzig and whether or not Thomas Tuchel deserves most of the blame for the lackluster performance. The defeat means PSG could potentially fall to the UEFA Europa League if they don't win their remaining UEFA Champions League matches. Is now the time to bring in a new manager or should PSG let Tuchel finish out the season and replace him next summer? Who can fix PSG's "eye cancer" of a midfield? What are the ramifications in terms of Kylian Mbappé and Neymar Jr. who are considering signing an extension with PSG? Also, did you know Marco Verratti is 28-years-old!? After a lengthy and very serious discussion about the issues at PSG this season, we close out the podcast with a somew

Paris Saint-Germain has won seven of their last eight matches but things in the French capital are far from ideal. Injuries are piling up almost daily and the manager is very much on the hot seat. This season was always going to be difficult due to the ongoing pandemic, but no one expected it to be this bad. On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by French football journalist https://twitter.com/Jon_LeGossip (Jonathan Johnson) who recently joined CBS Sports to cover the UEFA Champions League and contributes to the outstanding https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/introducing-que-golazo-a-daily-cbs-sports-soccer-podcast/ (¡Qué Golazo!) podcast where PSG is a frequent topic. The episode begins with a discussion about Johnson's https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/neymar-out-until-after-international-break-with-adductor-injury-psg-coach-thomas-tuchel-confirms/ (recent article on injuries at PSG), the most devastating being https://psgtalk.com/2020/10/report-neymar-set-to-miss-psgs-next-three-games-due-to-in

With a host of injuries and https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/psg-sporting-director-leonardo-slams-tuchel-for-transfer-demands-/1qspz84gct0681cdu55vwixlph (turmoil between the manager and sporting director), Paris Saint-Germain faces perhaps its most pivotal stretch of games of the season so far. On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by James, Cose, and Guillaume to discuss PSG's two most recent results and we also look ahead to PSG's upcoming UEFA Champions League match against Istanbul Başakşehir. The show begins with a conversation about PSG's frustrating 2-1 loss to Manchester United in the first match of the Champions League group stage. The squad looked tired and devoid of ideas offensively even with Kylian Mbappé and Neymar Jr. on the pitch together. We discuss whether the blame rests on Thomas Tuchel's shoulders and whether his days could be numbered as manager. PSG rebounded from that defeat to United with a 4-0 win over Dijon FCO—the last place team in Ligue 1. Tuchel was forced to rotate his squ