Kylian Mbappe stole the show on Tuesday night as his marvelous solo goal helped PSG secure a huge 1-0 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League. And now, on a massive high from that victory, Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain want to continue with the good vibes by recording another win – this time the inspired Nantes stand in their way.The Canaries are in good form and could move into the top five if they were to secure their fifth successive home win.Starting with Saturday’s encounter against European hopefuls from the west of France, Mauricio Pochettino’s side have two Ligue 1 fixtures to focus on before the second leg against Real Madrid.Stats are clear: Messi is as good as Christian Benteke!PSG haven’t felt defeat in their last 15 league games but what worries the Argentinian is another potential draw – three of their last four away matches have ended as 1-1 stalemates (Lens, Lorient and Lyon).Nearest followers Marseille are 13 points behind and the Parisians will be full of confidence heading to the Stade de la Beaujoire.In the reverse fixture, the current Ligue 1 leaders secured a 3-1 victory against Nantes and Lionel Messi & Co. will now try to record their fifth successive top-flight win.Nantes claimed all three points in their Ligue 1 clash against 10-man Reims last weekend. Before that win, the Canaries booked their place in the Coupe de France semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Bastia.New PSG plan for Mbappe: 6.5 billion wage and support from MacronRennes who are fifth and currently occupy the Europa Conference League qualification spot are just two points away from Nantes who are ninth.Antoine Kombouare’s men head into Saturday’s fixture with a solid home record – they have won six and drew one of their last seven games at the Stade de la Beaujoire. Nantes’ manager will be aware of the threats that PSG are likely to pose, but these previous results can motivate his players this weekend as they aim to extend their winning home run to five matches.In the last three-and-a-half seasons, the Canaries have caused an upset on two occasions against PSG – winning 3-2 on home soil in April 2019 and claiming a 2-1 victory at the Parc des Princes in March 2021. Mbappe – Real Madrid – Mbappe – Real Madrid – Mbappe – Liverpool… Wait what!?Wylan Cyprien is set to start alongside Pedro Chirivella and Andrei Girotto in the middle of the pitch. Samuel Moutoussamy has already missed the last two matches and is doubtful for this one also.Randal Kolo Muani is set to lead the line in attack alongside Simon and Ludovic Blas. Congolese rooted Kolo Muani has been involved in Nantes’ last three goals against PSG in Ligue 1, scoring twice and providing one assist. Jean-Charles Castelletto, Nicolas Pallois, Dennis Appiah and Quentin Merlin should form the back line.##EDITORS_CHOICE##At Paris Saint-Germain, a lot of uncertainties. Neymar recovered in time to make the bench in midweek and he will now be in contention to start on Saturday, potentially replacing Angel Di Maria in the front three alongside Messi and Mbappe. Sergio Ramos will have his calf problem assessed ahead of kickoff to see if he can make an appearance.Marco Verratti is set to be joined in midfield by one of the bunch – Leandro Paredes, Idrissa Gueye, Danilo Pereira and Georginio Wijnaldum.Ander Herrera was also passed fit to face Real Madrid but he was an unused substitute.LIGUE 1 – Round 25FridayLille – Metz 0-0 Saturday19.00: (2.95) Lens (3.30) Olympique Lyon (2.45)23.00: (6.75) Nantes (4.40) PSG (1.48)Sunday15.00: (1.72) Nice (3.60) Angers (5.10)17.00: (2.95) Saint-Etienne (3.25) Strasbourg (2.45)17.00: (2.55) Reims (3.10) Brest (2.90)17.00: (2.45) Lorient (3.20) Montpellier (3.00)17.00: (1.38) Rennes (4.70) Troyes (8.50)19.05: (5.10) Girondins de Bordeaux (3.70) Monaco (1.70)22.45: (1.45) Olympique Marseille (4.30) Clermont (7.75)***odds are subject to change
