Strasbourg Defeats PSG, Boosts European Qualification Chances

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), already crowned Ligue 1 champions, shifted focus to their upcoming Champions League semi-final by resting key players during their league match against Strasbourg. Coach Luis Enrique fielded a significantly rotated squad, giving opportunities to several young and less experienced players while leaving established stars like Marquinhos, Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, Gianluigi Donnarumma, and the injured Ousmane Dembélé out of the lineup. Strasbourg, meanwhile, fielded their strongest team as they pursued European qualification and managed to capitalize on PSG's weakened lineup, taking a 2-0 lead by halftime. PSG managed to reduce the deficit early in the second half, but their efforts were ultimately not enough to secure a comeback. The match highlighted Strasbourg's strong form in 2025, as both teams have been among the best in the league this year, particularly defensively. The decision to prioritize Champions League ambitions over domestic invincibility underscores PSG's current objectives.