Kylian Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid has left Paris Saint-Germain struggling in this season’s Champions League. As PSG prepare to face Atletico Madrid, they’ve managed only four points in three group-stage games, despite dominating in Ligue 1 without their former star.
PSG’s recent European form has been disappointing, with a narrow win over Girona due to a late own goal, a 2-0 defeat at Arsenal, and a frustrating 1-1 draw with PSV despite 26 attempts on goal. Their lack of a consistent finisher has proven costly, echoing familiar struggles from last season’s semi-finals.
Coach Luis Enrique has rotated his forward line in search of solutions, but the absence of a reliable centre-forward remains evident. Goncalo Ramos is still recovering from an early injury, and summer signing Randal Kolo Muani has yet to find his stride at PSG, raising doubts about his future in January.
As Atletico Madrid brings one of La Liga’s tightest defences to Paris, Enrique’s team must be more clinical if they hope to regain their Champions League footing.