It was a tumultuous Wednesday evening for Paris Saint-Germain supporters as the club battled Borussia Dortmund with a place in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League on the line. Thankfully, Christmas came early, and Les Parisiens narrowly scraped by with a draw.

On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Jonathan Johnson from CBS Sports to talk all about the match against Dortmund. We discuss the overall performance of the club, missed opportunities, and standout performances and look ahead to the next round.

Up first, Johnson shares his overall thoughts on the performance from PSG, including the countless missed scoring chances Luis Enrique's side created. On the other end of the pitch, Gianluigi Donnarumma had a fantastic performance, and we talked about his potential future with the club.

Warren Zaïre-Emery put in a Man of the Match performance and scored PSG's only goal. We talk about his ability to come back from injury and lead PSG against Dortmund and whether he could be the captain of the club next season.

We wrap up the conversation about the match by discussing PSG's mentality after going a goal down and whether Luis Enrique should have instructed his side to go for the win instead of playing defensively late in the match.

Then, we switch gears to the January transfer window. We discuss potential transfer targets and which young players could go out on loan.

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Of all the things Paris Saint-Germain supporters thought they might have to worry about this season, the goalkeeper situation probably wasn't high on the list. Unfortunately, after several poor performances, Luis Enrique has a difficult decision to make regarding Gianluigi Donnarumma.

On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by "PSG 10" to discuss Donnarumma's recent form, which included a red card incident against Le Havre that will see him suspended for two Ligue 1 matches. We also discuss PSG's upcoming fixtures and what supporters can expect from the club in the January transfer window.

Up first, we dive into Donnarumma's latest failures and mental mistakes. We give our assessment of the situation, question whether PSG's porous back line could be somewhat to blame, and which backup goalkeeper could replace him both while he's suspended and against Borussia Dortmund on matchday six of the UEFA Champions League.

Speaking of Dortmund, we discuss potential changes PSG could make to its squad ahead of the massive match where a win will see them top the group, and anything less could put them in the UEFA Europa League. PSG's next match against FC Nantes could give us a clue as to what Luis Enrique might be thinking for that clash in Germany.

We wrap up the show by talking about the January transfer window. Could we see some concrete movement on the Kylian Mbappé file? Will Real Madrid make a bid? What if PSG falls to the Europa League? We discuss all that, plus what the potential transfer of Gabriel Moscardo from Corinthians says about PSG's future transfer strategy.

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Paris Saint-Germain hosted Newcastle United F.C. with revenge on their minds, but instead, it was a night of wasted opportunities and controversy.

On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Eddie Razo, our long-time writer for PSGTalk.com, to discuss PSG's 1-1 draw against Newcastle. We discuss the starting lineup, Gianluigi Donnarumma's performance, and the decision that ultimately gifted PSG their only goal.

Up first, we examine Luis Enrique's decision to start Danilo Pereira and Milan Škriniar at center-back and leave Vitinha on the bench in favor of Kang-In Lee. Did PSG's lineup play a role in Newcastle's fast start to the match?

Next, we discuss Donnarumma's sloppy goaltending that led to Newcastle's goal. His inability to hold onto a soft shot from distance allowed Alexander Isak to pounce on the rebound and score easily. Is it time for Luis Enrique to consider his options at goalie?

Throughout the match, but especially in the second half, PSG created chance after chance but failed to score. We share our thoughts on the wasted scoring opportunities and whether it might be time for a change up front.

Last but certainly not least, we get into the drama of the night, which saw VAR award PSG a penalty late in stoppage time. We comment on the media's reaction and whether the official missed other incidents where PSG should have been awarded a penalty.

To wrap up the show, Eddie shares his thoughts on the upcoming January transfer window and what business PSG might do.

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You never know what you might get from Paris Saint-Germain after a big UEFA Champions League match. So, with a trip to the Stade Auguste Delaune to face Will Still and Stade de Reims last Saturday, PSG needed to forget the debacle at the San Siro and focus on the domestic matters at hand.

On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by longtime contributor Marc Damon to discuss PSG's 3-0 win over Reims, PSG's disjointed attack, the problems on defense, and we look back at the defeat to AC Milan and look ahead to an important stretch of matches for Les Parisiens.

Up first, it's the match against Reims, where Kylian Mbappé dazzled by scoring one of his best goals in a PSG shirt. While the Frenchman recorded a hat trick, Gianluigi Donnarumma stood tall in goal and made six saves to secure the clean sheet. We discuss what stood out to us the most in the match and what changes Luis Enrique may make moving forward.

PSG's attack continues to be disjointed, and we discuss in detail. Without Mbappé's 11 goals in 13 Ligue 1 appearances this season, PSG would be in serious trouble. Ousmane Dembélé has yet to score since arriving from FC Barcelona, Randal Kolo Muani has been inconsistent, and against Reims, I nearly forgot Gonçalo Ramos was on the pitch because he did so little. We also try to read between the lines regarding Luis Enrique's curious post-game comments where he stated he wasn't happy with Mbappé and that he could do more to help the team.

The defense continues to give supporters heart palpitations. Milan Škriniar has been sneaky good this season, while Marquinhos continues to underperform. We wonder if this could be the last season for Marquinhos at PSG and who could replace him in the starting lineup.

To wrap up the episode, we discuss PSG's loss to AC Milan in the Champions League and our confidence level for PSG to advance to the knockout stage.

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The roller coaster that is Paris Saint-Germain rolled on Tuesday night as the club traveled to Italy to face AC Milan in a pivotal UEFA Champions League match.

On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise to discuss Paris Saint-Germain's 2-1 defeat to AC Milan at the San Siro, including the abuse directed at Gianluigi Donnarumma, the performance of the referee, PSG's lackluster offense, and we touch on an official statement released by Real Madrid recently.

Up first, we talk about the drama leading up to the match between PSG and AC Milan. There was a PSG supporter who was stabbed before kickoff, and the AC Milan Ultras printed "Dollarumma" dollars with the intended purpose of throwing them at PSG's goalkeeper. Should the referee have done more to protect Donnarumma from the abuse? We also discuss the overall discrepancy in foul calls between the two sides, with AC Milan not recording a foul until after an hour of match play.

We also discuss PSG's attack, which failed to record a goal on the night. Instead, it was Milan Škriniar who scored the lone goal for the visitors. Kylian Mbappé was double, if not triple-teamed at times, Ousmane Dembélé continued his goal drought, and Randal Kolo Muani provided very little in front of goal with only one recorded shot in 60 minutes before he was subbed off. Should Luis Enrique brought on Gonçalo Ramos earlier or even started him? Kang-In Lee provided a spark on the bench and made a case for replacing Vitinha in the starting lineup.

Ethan and I share our level of concern for PSG as it comes to advancing out of the group and into the knockout stage and whether the match against Newcastle United F.C. at the end of the month is a must-win.

The podcast wraps up with a conversation about Real Madrid's recent official statement that informed anyone who cares that they are not negotiating with Mbappé regarding a potential arrival next summer. Clearly, something is going on behind the scenes, and we try to figure out what that might be.

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Any time Paris Saint-Germain travels to the Brittany region of France, they know they're in for a battle.

On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise to discuss PSG's narrow escape away at Stade Brestois 29. I also get Ethan's thoughts on PSG's massive win over AC Milan last week in the UEFA Champions League, and we touch on the troubling incident between Olympique de Marseille and Olympique Lyonnais.

We start with Luis Enrique's starting lineup, which saw Milan Škriniar and Danilo Pereira at center-back. With Brest scoring two goals off of set pieces, will this be the last time we see this duo starting a match?

We then discuss Warren-Zaïre-Emery, who scored a goal to follow up his man-of-the-match performance against AC Milan. We discuss his performance and what his potential could be as he progresses at PSG.

Kylian Mbappé scored a brace against Brest, including the game-winning goal, but he also got into an altercation prior to taking a penalty kick, and then when he was subbed off, he got into a shouting match with the Brest supporters. We discuss those incidents, his leadership, and whether he should be rested ahead of the match against AC Milan.

We wrap up the show with Ethan sharing his thoughts on the win against the Rossoneri at the Parc des Princes and what should happen to Marseille after some of their supporters allegedly attacked a bus carrying the Lyon players and staff.

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In a must-win match against AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain stood up to the challenge and delivered a clutch 3-0 victory that could propel them into the knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League.

On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Jonathan Johnson from CBS Sports to discuss PSG's win over Milan at the Parc des Princes, the performance of Warren Zaïre-Emery, and the squad depth that Luis Enrique has at his disposal.

Up first, Jonathan shares what impressed him the most about PSG's performance, including Luis Enrique's tactics and Zaïre-Emery, who was named man of the match. I ask what kind of player he can develop into and who is his current comparison in European football.

Milan did push back on PSG at times, so I asked Jonathan whether Luis Enrique should switch to a more counterattacking style or continue to play a possession-based game. From Bradley Barcola to Kang-In Lee to Gonçalo Ramos, PSG's depth is better than it has been in years, but is it on par with Manchester City?

Lastly, I asked Jonathan about Xavi Simons, who is on loan at RB Leipzig and scored an incredible goal in the Champions League. Could the young superstar decide to stay in Germany or force a transfer away from Paris? What could his return mean for Kylian Mbappé and his future at PSG?

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Coming off the defeat to Newcastle United F.C. in the UEFA Champions League last week, Paris Saint-Germain had one more chance to get back on track before the international break.

On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise and Drew from Dallas to break down PSG's 3-1 win over Stade Rennais, and I get their thoughts on the performance against Newcastle.

Up first, we share our overall thoughts on PSG's performance away at Rennes, which is traditionally a tricky fixture for Les Parisiens. We highlight Luis Enrique's decision to go back to a traditional 4-3-3 formation and the return of Vitinha to the starting lineup.

Along with Vitinha, Achraf Hakimi had a standout performance against Rennes. We discuss his resurgence under Luis Enrique and how his partnership with Ousmane Dembélé led to both players elevating their game.

Kylian Mbappé had a strong xG against Rennes, but he failed to convert his numerous scoring opportunities, including a wide-open net opportunity. We debate whether he has Real Madrid on his mind or if fatigue is a factor.

Lastly, we discuss whether the timing of the international break is good or bad for PSG, and we look back one final time on the loss to Newcastle.

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Not many teams would have gone into St. James' Park on Wednesday night and escaped with a win, and that was the case for Paris Saint-Germain as arrogance and costly mistakes led to a convincing defeat.

On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm thrilled to be joined by long-time contributor Carl-Oscar Kallstrom to break down PSG's 4-1 loss at the hands of Newcastle on matchday two of the UEFA Champions League.

First, we begin with Luis Enrique's head-scratching starting lineup, which saw Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Gonçalo Ramos, and Randal Kolo Muani all on the pitch at the same time. The 4-2-4 formation left the midfield thin, with only Manuel Ugarte and Warren Zaïre-Emery left to fight for possession, and the defense suffered as well. We debate why Luis Enrique went with this lineup and why he didn't change when he realized things weren't working.

Next, we discuss Marquinhos, whose mistake led to Newcastle's first goal. Is it time for the PSG captain to be benched? If so, who should take his place, and what defensive formation should PSG play?

We also break down Zaïre-Emery's performance and question whether he is one of the most important players in the squad. We also wonder what is wrong with Mbappé and what his body language against Newcastle might be telling us.

Lastly, we answer some of your questions from social media and share why we remain positive about Paris Saint-Germain this season.

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There are no off days for Paris Saint-Germain in the current edition of the UEFA Champions League group stage, and Luis Enrique wouldn't have it any other way.

On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise to discuss the scoreless draw against Clermont Foot last Saturday and how that result could carry over to PSG's upcoming match against Newcastle United FC.

Up first, we recap the Clermont Foot match where PSG played very well and recorded an xG of more than three but failed to score a goal. We debate whether the lack of goals could carry over into the next match and if Luis Enrique's three-at-the-back formation could work long-term.

Next, we discuss the highly-anticipated match against Newcastle. PSG will travel more than 550 miles north to Newcastle Upon Tyne to take on the Magpies, where a hostile crowd—and drones—will be waiting. We wonder about the health of Kylian Mbappé and who might need to step up if he's not 100% healthy. We also discuss potential tactics and what strategy Luis Enrique might deploy against Eddie Howe's club.

We conclude with our match predictions and a quick update on Nuno Mendes.

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