Tension mounts as Saint-Etienne hosts PSG in crucial Ligue 1 showdown

SAINT-ETIENNE, France – The AS Saint-Etienne will face the Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 19:00 CET in a pivotal Ligue 1 match at Stade Geoffroy Guichard. This clash is crucial for both teams, with Saint-Etienne fighting to escape relegation and PSG eyeing an unbeaten season.

Currently sitting 17th in the Ligue 1 standings with 20 points, Saint-Etienne finds itself in a precarious position. After a turbulent run without a victory in nearly three months, the Verts face the daunting task of overcoming the league leaders, PSG, who have dominated the competition with 68 points. Eirik Horneland‘s side was close to securing a win against Montpellier last weekend when their game was halted after they led 2-0 due to crowd disturbances.

“Every match is critical for us now,” said Horneland. “We need to focus on our game plan and hopefully capitalize on our chances.” Saint-Etienne hopes to turn their fortunes around and could potentially escape the relegation zone depending on the outcome of the match. They are three points behind the 15th position currently occupied by Reims.

On the other hand, PSG is on a remarkable streak, sitting at the top of the table with 21 victories and five draws, ensuring their spot in the Champions League quarter-finals. Coach Luis Enrique’s squad aims to maintain their undefeated record this season. “We want to finish the season on a high note,” said PSG midfielder Ousmane Dembélé.

The Parisians can secure the Ligue 1 title with a win against Saint-Etienne, combined with a loss for Marseille against Reims and a draw in the match between Nice and Monaco later in the evening.

Saint-Etienne will take to the field with a lineup including goalkeeper Paul Larsonneur and strikers Stassin and Davitashvili, while PSG will rely on their star players, including goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and forward Kvaratskhelia.

Fans can watch the match live via the DAZN streaming platform, with options for subscriptions available, including a special offer for under-26 viewers. Coverage begins just before kick-off with analysis and commentary providing insights into team strategies and player performances.

This matchup comes at a crucial juncture in the Ligue 1 season, as Saint-Etienne fights for survival against a PSG team aiming to make history with an unbeaten campaign, a feat accomplished by only three teams in European football.