PSG go for three in a row as Champions League returns
Paris Saint-Germain is aiming for a historic third consecutive UEFA Champions League title. The team faces a challenging new league phase format with matches against top-tier clubs like Manchester City and Barcelona.
Why it matters
Winning three consecutive Champions League titles would cement PSG's status as one of the greatest clubs in football history, matching records held by legendary teams like Real Madrid and Ajax.
Paris Saint-Germain players after their Ligue 1 loss to Monaco on Sept 4.
Listen Summarise Paris Saint-Germain aims to win the UEFA Champions League for the third consecutive year, joining an elite group of clubs with such a record. PSG faces tough competition in the new 36-team league phase, including matches against Manchester City, Barcelona, and Aston Villa. New clubs like Como, Viking Stavanger, and Sabah bring freshness, while prize money and TV revenues remain significant incentives for all participants. AI generated
PARIS – Another Champions League season gets going this week with the beginning of the league phase, as Paris Saint-Germain bid to join the tiny band of clubs to have won the competition three years running.
PSG successfully defended their title last season when they beat Arsenal on penalties in Budapest, retaining the trophy they won for the first time in their history 12 months earlier.
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