Christophe Galtier’s men come from a positive winter tour, having cleared their minds ahead of a challenging stretch this year. Their first game since returning from Asia, however, may not be the most demanding fixture.

While PSG are one of the wealthiest and strongest clubs in Europe – as well as current Ligue 1 leaders – their next opponents are currently in the 6th division. On top of that, some of their upcoming opponents are actually big PSG fans.

PSG to face French Cup opponents who support the club

The upcoming fixture will be memorable for the humble Pays de Cassel team, but especially for defender Alexis Zmijak and midfielder Clement Boudjema – both members of the Collectif Ultra Paris, a group of diehard PSG supporters.

“I have no stress before this match. We have nothing to lose, it’s the match of our lives. And for me personally, it’s great to be in this situation,” Zmijak told Le Parisien, via Marca.”But if Mbappe is going to score, do I stop it or not? Or do I say to myself, ‘Wait, he has to play against Bayern Munich in the Champions League in a little while (laughs)’.”

“Finding yourself as a player who is going up against them is unimaginable. We will play hard without trying to hurt anyone. We will try to ignore the context. This management of emotions will be a novelty for me,“ Boudjema told L’Equipe. “I have admiration and respect for players like Mbappe and Messi. We are not butchers. We also know how to handle ourselves.”

These kinds of stories make the domestic cups so special. If it weren’t for the Coupe de France, these PSG ultras may not get to take the field against their idols. Even if that brings mixed emotions, it will be an unforgettable experience.

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Pays de Cassel are a little known team but they had a long way to go to reach the Round of 32, their most recent game was tough but they won in penalty shootouts.

PSG are focused on other big tournaments but they should play this tournament inside France, it is unlikely that they will lose this game. PSG reached the Round of 16 during the past edition of this tournament.

Pays de Cassel probable lineup

Pays de Cassel don’t have big names to play against PSG, but their squad is ready to take advantage of every pass near the goal area.

The most recent game for Pays de Cassel was a sample of their top form, they won 1-1 (5-4 penalties) against Wasquehal Fotball. They never got tired of defending.

This is the likely Pays de Cassel’s lineup for this game: R. Samson, D. Santrain, A. Zmijak, L. Thoor, B. Leclerc, C. Bogdanski, C. Boudjema, K. Sané, C. Rapaille, A. Leganase, C. Delcourt

PSG probable lineup

PSG have everything it takes to win this game, they don’t have to field all of their top forwards to win, a couple of them is enough.

So far neither Messi, Mbappe or Neymar have scored goals during the 2022-2023 Coupe de France tournament, it is likely that they will rest during this game.

This is the likely PSG’s lineup for this game: K. Navas, Marquinhos, Juan Bernat, N. Mukiele, E. Bitshiabu, Pablo Sarabia, Carlos Soler, Vitinha, Ismaël Gharbi, W. Zaïre-Emery, H. Ekitike.

Once again fans will have the chance to see their favorite Paris Saint-Germain stars play after what was that friendly game between the Parisian team and the stars of the Saudi Arabian league. There, Lionel Messi had what could be his last confrontation with Cristiano Ronaldo.

But now it’s time to return to official activity and a clear objective for PSG in the season, which is the Coupe de France, a competition in which they are favorites. To do this, they must beat Pays de Cassel, a team from the sixth division of French soccer, who seek to surprise.

Pays de Cassel vs PSG: Kick-Off Time

Pays de Cassel will play against PSG for the 2022/2023 Coupe de France round of 32 this Monday, January 23 at the Bollaert-Delelis Stadium in Pas-de-Calais, France.

Argentina: 4:45 PM
Australia: 6:45 AM (January 24)
Bangladesh: 1:45 AM (January 24)
Belgium: 8:45 PM
Brazil: 4:45 PM
Cameroon: 8:45 PM
Canada: 2:45 PM (ET)
Costa Rica: 1:45 PM
Croatia: 8:45 PM
Denmark: 8:45 PM
Ecuador: 2:45 PM
Egypt: 9:45 PM
France: 8:45 PM
Germany: 8:45 PM
Ghana: 7:45 PM
India: 1:15 AM (January 24)
Indonesia: 3:45 AM (January 24)
Iran: 11:15 PM
Ireland: 7:45 PM
Israel: 9:45 PM
Italy: 8:45 PM
Jamaica: 2:45 PM
Japan: 4:45 AM (January 24)
Kenya: 10:45 PM
Malaysia: 3:45 AM (January 24)
Mexico: 1:45 PM
Morocco: 8:45 PM
Netherlands: 8:45 PM
New Zealand: 8:45 AM (January 24)
Nigeria: 8:45 PM
Norway: 8:45 PM
Poland: 8:45 PM
Portugal: 7:45 PM
Qatar: 10:45 PM
Saudi Arabia: 10:45 PM
Senegal: 7:45 PM
Serbia: 8:45 PM
Singapore: 3:45 AM (January 24)
South Africa: 9:45 PM
South Korea: 4:45 AM (January 24)
Spain: 8:45 PM
Sweden: 8:45 PM
Switzerland: 8:45 PM
Tanzania: 10:45 PM
Trinidad and Tobago: 3:45 PM
Tunisia: 8:45 PM
Uganda: 10:45 PM
UAE: 11:45 PM:
UK: 7:45 PM
United States: 2:45 PM (ET)

Pays de Cassel vs PSG: TV Channel and Live Streaming

Argentina: DIRECTV Sports App, DIRECTV Sports Argentina
Australia: Kayo Sports, beIN Sports Connect, beIN SPORTS 2
Ecuador: DIRECTV Sports App, DIRECTV Sports Ecuador
Egypt: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, TOD
France: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Free
International: DAZN
Iran: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, TOD
Israel: Sports 3
Japan: DAZN
Mexico: ¡Hi! Sports TV
Morocco: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, TOD
New Zealand: beIN Sports Connect New Zealand
Portugal: Sport TV Multiscreen, Sport TV3
Qatar: TOD, beIN SPORTS CONNECT
Saudi Arabia: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, TOD
Tunisia: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, TOD
United Arab Emirates: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, TOD
USA: FuboTV (free trial), FOX Sports App, FOX Sports, Foxsports.com

Pays de Cassel had to win multiple games from the group stage within the tournament being the most recent victory during the Round of 64 against Wasquehal Football 1-1 (5-4 penalties).

PSG did not play in the early phases of the Coupe de France as they are a top tier Ligue 1, but they played in the Round of 64 and won against LB Châteauroux 3-1 on the road.

Pays de Cassel vs PSG: Date

Pays de Cassel and PSG play for the 2022-2023 Coupe de France on Monday, January 23 at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens. The home team must be careful with the visitors as they are dangerous with their forwards.

Pays de Cassel vs PSG: Time by state in the US

ET: 2:45 PM
CT: 1:45 PM
MT: 12:45 PM
PT: 11:45 AM

TV Channel in the US to watch Pays de Cassel vs PSG at the 2022-2023 Coupe de France

This game for the 2022-2023 Coupe de France, Pays de Cassel and PSG at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens on Monday, January 23, will be broadcast in the US by FuboTV (7-day free trial) and other options to watch this game in the US are Foxsports.com, FOX Sports App.