At 2:45 p.m. UEFA Champions League Group C powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain will take the pitch at Parc Des Princes against Benfica in a matchup of 1-0 clubs that can be live streamed by clicking this link.
Paris Saint-Germain decimated FC Copenhagen in the Champions League opener, and striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is talking tough about his team's ceiling in the leadup to today's match.
"There is a big difference compared to last year because this year all the other teams have seen PSG's results and the players we have recruited," Ibrahimovic said. "After a year in the Champions League the club has more experience. We must show when we're good and we will do everything to beat Benfica and prove we are challengers for the trophy.''
Ibrahimovic credits new coach Laurent Blanc for Paris Saint-Germain's increased potency. "In two months the coach has given confidence to the group and space for us to express ourselves. When you have a group like ours we need everyone to be happy. This is difficult for the coach but he does it very well. He knows what he's doing. He has a winning mentality and this is just the beginning.''
Benfica coach Jorge Jesus refuses to kneel at the altar of Paris Saint-Germain, however. "No one doubts that PSG is one of the teams with the most quality at an individual level in Europe, especially in attack," Jesus said. "But that does not take away our hope and confidence. We will go to Paris to score goals. We are improving all the time and hopefully we will take it to the next level.''
Although Benfica didn't display the fireworks potential PSG did in their 4-1 rout, Jesus' club proved effective defensively in a 2-0 win over Anderlecht. Still, PSG has reeled off nine straight unbeaten games, so the challenge may be the toughest of the season.
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