PSG host Juventus in their UEFA Champions League group stage opener on Tuesday.
Ligue 1's joint leaders have enjoyed a dominant start to their 2022 domestic campaign.
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Christophe Galtier's side have five wins and a draw to their name along with 24 goals scored and just four conceded. And the Frenchman is confident his side can come out on top.
"Juventus are a very experienced team, with quality players and a coach who knows this competition really well," Galtier said, per UEFA.
"They're really well organized and hard to move around. I have faith in my team's ability to play the right football to win."
They'll be looking to continue this fine run of form in the Champions League after being knocked out by the eventual champions Real Madrid in the round of 16 last season.
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Juventus, on the other hand, haven't had the best of starts under Massimiliano Allegri this season, who didn't exude a great deal of confidence in his recent remarks.
"We will need ten points to get through the group stage," Galtier said, per UEFA.
"In my opinion, Paris are the number one favourites to win the competition this season. It will be a good match, and we will certainly aim to play a great game from a technical point of view."
The Italian giants are seventh in Serie A with two wins and three draws so far this season.
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'The Old Lady' will also be looking to right the wrongs of last season after too being unceremoniously knocked out in the round of 16, 4-1 on aggregate by Villareal.
What time does PSG vs Juventus kick off?
- Kick off will be at 3 pm ET on Tuesday, September 6.
- The game will take place at the Parc des Princes in Paris, kicking off at 9 pm local time.
- This will be the first time these sides have met since 1997 when Juventus beat PSG 9-2 on aggregate over the two legs to win the UEFA Super Cup.
What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
- CBS Sports hold exclusive rights to broadcast the Champions League in the United States.
- PSG vs Juventus will be available on Paramount+.
- Paramount+ offers a free seven day trial after which plans start at $4.99 per month.
Team news
Galtier has an embarrassment of riches at his hands with new signing Vitinha looking like he may be able to return from a knee injury in time for Juventus' visit.
The Portuguese international is one of a number of new faces at the Parc des Princes alongside Nuno Mendes, Hugo Ekitiké, Nordi Mukiele, Renato Sanches, Fabian Ruiz, and Carlos Soler.
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Their Italian opponents, however, are dealing with a few high-profile injuries.
French international Paul Pogba is set for a spell on the sidelines after agreeing to undergo surgery on a torn meniscus in his knee.
Former PSG star Ángel Di Maria is also set to miss out, as well as Federico Chiesa, and Wojciech Szczesny who were all absent from their squad list.
Players In Form
Paris' front three are on fire.
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Kylian Mbappé and Neymar has seven goals a piece this season while a certain Lionel Messi has also chipped in with three along with six assists.
$77 million man Dušan Vlahović leads the way for Juventus with four goals in as many games while new signing Arkadiusz Milik has two in three.
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