PSG is going through an unrivalled moment in the season, consolidating itself as a team of great hierarchy under the direction of Luis Enrique.
Despite a complicated start in the UEFA Champions League, the Parisian team managed to recover and qualified in the 15th position of the tournament, adding 13 points in 8 games.
With a streak of three consecutive victories against Salzburg, Manchester City and Stuttgart, PSG has demonstrated its ability to compete at the highest level.
Now, the club awaits the draw on January 31, where its possible rivals in the round of 32 playoffs will be AS Monaco or Brest, two Ligue 1 teams that promise an exciting duel between French teams.

After Kylian Mbappe’s departure, PSG find Ousmane Dembele a more complete player
One of the main reasons for PSG’s success is Ousmane Dembele, who has assumed a crucial role at PSG after Kylian Mbappe’s departure at the start of the season.
At 27 years old, the French winger has proven to be Luis Enrique’s main offensive weapon, occupying a decisive role in the squad.
According to the data from Data MB, Dembele’s performance in the 24-25 season with PSG and that of Kylian Mbappé in 23-24 has been compared.
The numbers show that the former Barcelona player has been more influential in the offensive game, covering more territory in attacking actions, ball handling and completed dribbles, than Mbappe in the 23/24 season with the Parisians.
It denotes a more effective percentage coverage for PSG in the distribution of play, as in his dribbling ability.
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In the current campaign, Dembele has played 25 games and has contributed to 22 goals, with 17 goals and 6 assists in more than 1,600 minutes.
His impact has been immediate, consolidating himself as PSG’s key player in the forward line, as shown by Transfermarkt’s statistics.
The departure of Kylian Mbappe generated doubts about PSG’s future, but the numbers show that the team has not felt his absence.
According to Transfermarkt, in his first season with Real Madrid, Mbappe has played 32 games, scoring 21 goals and providing 3 assists, with a total contribution of 24 goals.
When comparing these figures with those of Ousmane Dembele, the difference is minimal, suggesting that Mbappe’s departure has not negatively affected PSG.
On the contrary, the team has built a more collective and balanced game, leaving individual egos behind and prioritizing group performance.
PSG a more solid and collective team without Kylian Mbappe
PSG has not only found a new offensive leader in Dembele, but has also managed to form a more competitive team. With a balanced squad and a well-defined playing system, the Parisian club is emerging as a serious candidate in the Champions League and Ligue 1.
The big question now is: can this PSG without Mbappé conquer Europe? Time will tell, but the first signs are more than positive.