MarseilleandParis Saint-Germain will clash off at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille in Round 11of the 2021-22 Ligue 1 season on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at 2:45 PM (ET).Here, you will find the expected lineups of both teams that will appearfirst Le Classique 2021 soccer matchonMatchday 10of the French Ligue 1.
This will be their 54th overall meeting. No surprises here as Paris Saint-Germain are the absolute favorites in head-to-head clashes, having celebrated a victory on 31 occasions so far; Olympique de Marseille have grabbed a triumph12 times to this day, and the remaining 10 matches have ended in a draw.
Their most recent game took place on February 7, 2021, when the Parisiens cruised past the Olympianswith a final result of 2-0 away in Marseille in the 2020-21Ligue 1 season. It promises to be an even more exciting clash as they meet for the first time in the 2021/2022 Ligue 1 season.
Marseille probable lineup
Marseille forward Amine Harit was well enough to start against Lazio, giving Sampaoli a completely fit team with which to work in this crucial rivalry. The Schalke loanee might be one of Sampaoli’s changes for the champions’ visit, while Gerson and Bamba Dieng will also be hoping to reclaim their places in the starting lineup.
After starting in the win over Lorient, Konrad de la Fuente might return to the team, but Cengiz Under will not relinquish his starting spot without a fight.
Marseille possible starting XI:
Lopez; Saliba, Caleta-Car, Peres; Lirola, Kamara, Guendouzi, De la Fuente; Gerson, Payet; Milik.
PSG probablelineup
Meanwhile, Leandro Paredes will be unavailable until after the next international break, while Sergio Ramos‘ calf issue may prevent him from making his PSG debut in Le Classique. Neymar missed the win over Leipzig due to a groin ailment, but he is expected to start from the start tonight, while Mauro Icardi‘s off-the-field difficulties with his wife Wanda Nara, which also kept him out in midweek, look to have calmed down.
Angel Di Maria returns from a European suspension and might be a potential attacking option if Neymar isn’t risked this weekend, while KylianMbappe aims to match Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s PSG record of seven goals in the UEFA Champions League.
PSG possible starting XI:
Navas; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Kimpembe, Mendes; Herrera, Verratti, Gueye; Di Maria, Mbappe, Messi.
