The 1970

Sunday is supposed to be a day of rest, but who can rest when there's so much going on in the world of football and Paris Saint-Germain?

On the latest 1970 podcast, I'm joined by Marc Damon to discuss breaking news regarding a European Super League, the upcoming UEFA Champions League semi-final against Manchester City, and the come-from-behind win over AS Saint-Étienne.

Up first, we set our target on the Super League. Why have some of Europe's top clubs decided to break away from their domestic leagues and UEFA competitions? As of now, PSG has decided to stick with the current system, but could they join the Super League eventually? What all goes into setting up a new league and who are the winners and losers? We try to cover every angle of this evolving story.

Next, we touch on PSG's triumph over FC Bayern Munich in the Champions League. How did PSG get past the Bundesliga giants and what changes will Mauricio Pochettino make as he prepares his squad to face Manchester City in the semi-finals. With Kevin De Bruyne potentially out due to injury, PSG is poised to take advantage and reach their second final in consecutive years.

Finally, we get to PSG's thrilling 3-2 win over Saint-Étienne at the Parc des Princes on Sunday. Kylian Mbappé's brace and a game-winning header from Mauro Icardi secured the three points and pulled PSG within one point of league-leaders Lille OSC. As we look at the remaining schedule, should PSG be more worried about Lille, or AS Monaco who sits just one point behind Les Parisiens in third?

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It's been a busy week for Paris Saint-Germain. They found out who they will play in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, they took on Olympique Lyonnais in a must-win Ligue 1 clash, and there's good news regarding Neymar Jr.!

On the latest 1970 podcast, I'm joined by my co-host Marc Damon and we discuss all of the latest news regarding PSG. It's the perfect companion to get you through the international lulz...

Up first, Marc and I explain why we're optimistic about PSG's upcoming tie against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Les Parisiens may have lost to the Germans in the final last year, but a lot has changed since then and with a new manager at the helm, it's possible we see a different outcome.

Next, we react to the news from journalist Fabrizio Romano who reported that Neymar's contract is all but done and he'll be tied to PSG until 2026. What does this mean for PSG and how does it impact Kylian Mbappé's decision to sign an extension or not?

Later in the show, we try to read between the lines of Leandro Paredes's recent comments about the former PSG manager, Thomas Tuchel. What did the Argentina international mean when he said, "We all needed a mental change?"

We also recap PSG's 4-2 win over Olympique Lyonnais that saw the capital club move to the top of the Ligue 1 table. Can they go on to win the league and how will important domestic matches like this prepare the squad for Bayern?

To wrap up the podcast, we answer a few questions sent in by listeners, including how PSG can address their right-back issue this summer.

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Paris Saint-Germain reached the UEFA Champions League final last season but knocking FC Barcelona out in the Round of 16this season might be their most important win in the club's history of the tournament.

On this episode of The 1970, Marc Damon and I sit down to reflect on PSG's 1-1 draw against Barcelona last Wednesday and the tie itself, which PSG won by a margin of 5-2.

For years, PSG has bought pricey superstars in order to fast-track their status as a "big club" only to come up short in the Champions League when matched against historically great sides like Real Madrid and Barcelona. This year, though, PSG kept their composure against a squad that wrecked them emotionally four years ago and they have Keylor Navas to thank primarily.

We spend the majority of the show breaking down the biggest moments of the game, including Navas' penalty save on Lionel Messi, Ousmane Dembélé failures in front of goal, and Mauricio Pochettino's timely substitutions of Abdou Diallo and Angel Di Maria that changed the game for PSG.

With Les Parisiens through to the next round, Marc and I look ahead as the tastiest quarter-final matchups. Do we want to see Thomas Tuchel and Thiago Silva at Chelsea FC, or is a rematch against FC Bayern Munich in the cards? Bayern's feeder club, Borussia Dortmund, remains in the tournament and I think the TV executives pulling the strings will make sure we see a Kylian Mbappé vs. Erling Haaland matchup.

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For the second time in four years, Paris Saint-Germain holds a significant lead over FC Barcelona in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League heading into the second match. All they have to do is hold on.

On this episode of The 1970, I'm joined by my co-host, Marc Damon, and we spend about 30 minutes or so previewing the big match between PSG and Barcelona at the Parc des Princes with Les Parisiens holding a 4-1 advantage over their European rivals.

The show begins with our overall feelings on the final match of the tie and whether the potential is there for another catastrophic collapse like we saw in 2017 when PSG blew a 4-0 lead. In fact, PSG's last two managers (Unai Emery and Thomas Tuchel) have blown leads in the Champions League in spectacular fashion, will Mauricio Pochettino reverse the curse?

Next, we discuss the situation with Neymar Jr., who will not be in the squad to face his former team. The PSG superstar has returned to light training but isn't 100 percent healthy. Should PSG at least have Neymar on the bench to gain a psychological advantage or are they doing the right thing saving him for an intense run of matches in Ligue 1 and the quarter-finals of the Champions League if they advance?

Marc and I agree that the more boring the match is, the better things will be for PSG. If there is a red card decision against PSG and penalty decisions that favor Barcelona, things could go downhill very quickly. Make no mistake about it though, Barcelona's strategy will be to fall down in the box to deceive the referee and it will be up to PSG to play smart, fundamental football and not let Ronald Koeman's men get under their skin.

To conclude the show, we give our predictions and look around at the rest of the Champions League competition.

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Since the 6-1 loss to FC Barcelona in 2017, Paris Saint-Germain set out to build a squad capable of competing with the Spanish giants in the UEFA Champions League. They took Neymar Jr. from them and added Kylian Mbappé. They also added role players like Leandro Paredes and Moise Kean who would compliment their superstars.

On February 16, PSG went to the Camp Nou for a rematch in the Round of 16 of the Champions League and proceeded to dominate Barcelona by a score of 4-1. PSG's superior talent was on display and on the latest 1970 podcast, we discuss how Mauricio Pochettino led his team to one of the most famous victories in club history.

Joining me on the show as always is Marc Damon and we begin by sharing our overall thoughts on the match. The scoreline and performance were a surprise due to the simple fact that Neymar was out injured and he had become intricate to PSG's offense. He is the player who unlocks defenses and allows Kylian Mbappé to be special. Without the Brazilian, all eyes were on Mbappé, and boy did he deliver by scoring a hat-trick.

When it comes to talent, we agree that PSG probably isn't quite at the level of Manchester City and FC Bayern Munich depth-wise, but Les Parisiens have two of the top five players in the world and no one else can say that. With Pochettino now at the helm, if he can continue to get the most out of Idrissa Gueye, Julian Draxler, Layvin Kurzawa, and others, PSG could be a team no one wants to face in the latter stages of the Champions League.

In terms of the game itself, we talk about the ridiculous penalty decision given to Barcelona when Frenkie de Jong went down in the box after inadvertent contact with Kurzawa. I think the call was egregious while Marc believes while unfortunate, the decision was correct.

Later in the show, we discuss whether Neymar should play in the return leg if he's not fully healthy and what PSG's mindset should be heading into that match. You'll also hear us talk about the passing of Paredes and Kean's incredible form since arriving via loan from Everton.

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In just a few days, Paris Saint-Germain will have the opportunity to get revenge on the club that embarrassed them three seasons ago in the UEFA Champions League.

On this episode of The 1970, recorded during Saturday's 2-1 win over OGC Nice, I'm joined by my co-host, Marc Damon, to preview the upcoming tie against FC Barcelona in the Round of 16 of the Champions League.

The last time these two sides met was during the Round of 16 of the 2016-17 Champions League. PSG won the first leg 4-0 at the Parc des Princes but went on to lose 6-1 in the return leg at the Camp Nou. Neymar Jr. suited up for the Catalan club at the time but left the following summer for PSG in a world-record transfer.

Unfortunately, Neymar won't be available for PSG when they return to the Camp Nou on February 16. The superstar was injured last Wednesday in the Coupe de France against Ligue 2 side Stade Malherbe Caen. On the podcast, I express my frustration with that reality and question why Neymar was even in the lineup.

We also look back to that 6-1 defeat in 2017 and debate whether that PSG squad is better than the one that will walk out on the pitch this Tuesday.

Later in the show, we discuss what kind of tactics Mauricio Pochettino should deploy against Barcelona. Should he set up his side to play conservatively or more attack-minded? Who should start for PSG? The decisions Pochettino makes will ultimately determine whether the season is a success or failure.

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The Trophée des Champions was played a few months later than usual but it was the same outcome as always with Paris Saint-Germain lifting the trophy for the eighth consecutive season with a 2-1 win over rivals Olympique de Marseille.

On this episode of The 1970, I'm joined as always by my co-host, Marc Damon, and we discuss the win over OM that saw a first-half goal from Mauro Icardi and a late penalty from Neymar Jr., who made his first appearance since returning from injury.

In just the third match of the Mauricio Pochettino-era, PSG has already won a trophy and we discuss the positives we've seen in the squad since the former Tottenham Hotspur manager took over for Thomas Tuchel.

If there's a negative to point out, it's the fact Kylian Mbappé still seems to be struggling. Could the Frenchman be dealing with fitness issues, or, is he at the point in his career where he's trying to figure out what type of player he wants to be?

Later in the show, we discuss PSG's full-back situation and why the club needs to make a signing during the January transfer window, Marc fat-shames Dimitri Payet, we debate whether Icardi is a top 10 striker, and we conclude by answering questions from listeners, including what in the world is going on with Mediapro and Ligue 1.

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Staring the UEFA Europa League dead between the eyes, Paris Saint-Germain rallied to defeat Manchester United 3-1 at Old Trafford to all but assure them a place in the knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League.

On the latest episode of The 1970, I'm joined by my co-host Marc Damon to discuss the win over the Red Devils, whether the #TuchelOut movement is still going strong, Neymar's post-game comments about Lionel Messi, and what in the world is going on with Mbappé?

We open the show with a discussion about how under Tuchel, PSG has become a team that doesn't wilt under pressure. We've seen it a few times under Tuchel now and whether you agree with his tactics or not, you can't deny that the team shows up when their backs are up against the wall.

PSG's two superstars made news recently but for very different reasons. After the Manchester United match, Neymar said, "what I want most of all is to play with Messi again." There's been further reporting that in fact a deal is being discussed at the Parc des Princes. Would this be a good move for PSG or should they focus on signing Mbappé to an extension?

Speaking of the Frenchman, it's not been well over a year since Mbappé has scored in the Champions League. Is his contract situation distracting him or is it Tuchel's offensive strategy holding him back?

We close out the show by answering questions sent in by listeners via Twitter.

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When you've already said all that needs to be said, all you can do is echo Claude from AFTV. IT'S TIME TO GO!

On this episode of The 1970, I'm joined by Marc Damon, as always, and we discuss yet another loss for Paris Saint-Germain and try to explain why Thomas Tuchel hasn't been sacked yet.

We begin with that 2-1 loss at RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League, a result that currently has PSG in third place in Group H behind the Germans and Manchester United. Is the manager to blame for the lack of energy and questionable substitutions or are there simply too many injuries to overcome?

The defeat to Leipzig means PSG are staring down the barrel of the UEFA Europa League and we discuss the implications of dropping down to the lesser competition, including a change at manager but who is the best option for the club?

The show concludes with a prediction for PSG's upcoming match against Stade Rennais, which neither of us are overly confident about.

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Paris Saint-Germain's match against Manchester United on Tuesday night was supposed to be a chance at redemption. The Red Devils eliminated PSG from the UEFA Champions League in 2019 and their return to the Parc des Princes was a chance for Les Parisiens to prove that result was a fluke. Unfortunately, that didn't happen.

On this episode of The 1970, I'm joined as always by Marc Damon and we give our instant reaction to discuss PSG's frustrating 2-1 loss United and discuss who is to blame.

According to my followers on Twitter, most PSG supporters believe manager, Thomas Tuchel is to blame for the loss to the Premier League side and Marc and I agree but for different reasons.

Marc believes Tuchel's inability to create a system in which Kylian Mbappé and Neymar Jr. can thrive is a fireable offense. While I tend to agree with him, I think Leonardo, PSG's sporting director, should make a change to inject some optimism into the squad and supporters. It worked for FC Bayern Munich last season as they won the Champions League over PSG.

Tuchel may keep his job for a couple of more weeks. PSG host Dijon FCO on October 24, and then travel to Turkey to play Istanbul Başakşehir F.K. That's a game PSG should win comfortably but if things go south, it's hard to imagine Tuchel continuing with PSG and the club's future in the Champions League this season would very much be in the balance.

The podcast concludes with us answering questions from Twitter, including what we think of the rumor that a European super league could be a reality in the near future.

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