## Parisian Giants Eye Summit in Crucial Auxerre Clash
Paris Saint-Germain are set to ignite their pursuit of the Ligue 1 leadership this Friday night as they travel to face a struggling Auxerre side. A victory would temporarily catapult the Parisian powerhouse to the very top of the standings, piling immediate pressure on surprise frontrunners Lens.
Currently trailing Lens by a solitary point, PSG will be acutely aware of the importance of securing a win before the weekend’s full fixture list unfolds. Their opponents, Auxerre, find themselves languishing second-bottom in the league table, making this encounter a seemingly straightforward opportunity for the reigning French champions to assert their dominance.
101GreatGoals provides a comprehensive look at the squad selections and vital statistics ahead of this pivotal match.
### Squad Lineups Revealed
The tactical battle often begins with the team sheet. Here’s who is expected to feature for both sides.
#### Auxerre Team News
* **Auxerre:** Leon, Sy, Diomande, Akpa, Senaya, Mensah, Danois, Ahamada, El Azzouzi, Sinayoko, Namaso
* **Substitutes:** Percin, Oppegard, Diousse, Owusu, Coulibaly, Faivre, Matondo, Casimir, Mara
#### PSG Team News
* **PSG:** Chevalier, Zabarnyi, Beraldo, Hernandez, Mbaye, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery, Kvaratskhelia, Mayulu, Barcola, Ramos
* **Substitutes:** James, Marin, Marquinhos, Pacho, Doue, Nsoki, Dembele
### How to Catch the Action: TV Channels and Streaming
Don’t miss a moment of the Auxerre vs. Paris Saint-Germain showdown!
The match is scheduled to kick off on Friday evening at 7 PM (UK time). Fans in the UK can tune in to watch all the live action exclusively on **Amazon Prime**.
### Pre-Match Facts and Figures
Delve into the key statistics that set the stage for this exciting Ligue 1 encounter:
* **Home Comforts for Auxerre:** A significant 10 of Auxerre’s total 12 Ligue 1 points this season have been secured on their home turf, highlighting their reliance on partisan support.
* **PSG’s Recent Surge:** Paris Saint-Germain arrive in strong form, having claimed victory in four of their last five league outings.
* **Relegation Zone Residents:** Auxerre will enter the fixture occupying a spot firmly within the relegation zone, underscoring the high stakes for their survival bid.
* **PSG’s Occasional Stumbles:** Despite their lofty position, PSG have surprisingly dropped points in five Ligue 1 matches throughout the current season, indicating they aren’t entirely invincible.
* **Previous Encounter:** The reverse fixture between these two sides concluded with a comfortable 2-0 win for Paris Saint-Germain.

