# Luis Enrique names starting XI for Strasbourg with Safonov in goal

> On Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 5:15 PM local time at the Meinau stadium, Luis Enrique fields an attacking lineup with Safonov in goal and Kvaratskhelia up front to face Strasbourg.

- Source : https://www.psg-news.com/en/article/luis-enrique-names-a-starting-xi-for-strasbourg-with-safonov-in-goal
- Published on : 2026-10-17T15:03:33+00:00
- Modified : 2026-10-17T15:11:28+00:00
- Lang : en
- Publisher : PSG News (https://www.psg-news.com/)
- Tags : khvicha kvaratskhelia, ferran torres, warren zaire-emery, rc strasbourg alsace
- Other languages : fr: https://www.psg-news.com/article/luis-enrique-annonce-un-onze-titulaire-pour-strasbourg-avec-safonov-en-gardien
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## Key takeaways

- Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 17:15, Strasbourg hosts Paris Saint-Germain at the Meinau stadium.
- Luis Enrique starts Safonov in goal and Zaïre-Emery as PSG captain.
- The PSG attacking trio is Akliouche, Ferran Torres and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
- RC Strasbourg begins with F. Jörgensen as captain and Ortega up front.

Paris Saint-Germain head to Strasbourg on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 17:15 (Paris time) at the Meinau for the 7th day of Ligue 1 with the lineup published by the sporting staff.

## The announced lineup
Luis Enrique starts with the following XI:
- Safonov
- Zaïre-Emery (cap.)
- Zabarnyi
- Lucas Hernandez
- Digne
- Joao Neves
- Beraldo
- Dro Fernandez
- Akliouche
- [Ferran Torres](/en/tag/ferran%20torres)
- [Khvicha Kvaratskhelia](/en/tag/khvicha%20kvaratskhelia)

The list follows the order communicated before the kickoff.

## The Strasbourg starting XI
RC Strasbourg begin the match with this starting group:
- F. Jörgensen (cap.)
- Antwi
- Mitchell
- K. Coulibaly
- Oso
- Diop
- Essugo
- G. Yassine
- Reyna
- F. Baldé
- Ortega

Kick-off is set at 17:15 at the Meinau stadium.

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## Observations
- Zaïre-Emery wears the armband for PSG; F. Jörgensen is captain for Strasbourg.
- The Paris defensive axis includes Zabarnyi and Lucas Hernandez, while Kvaratskhelia and Ferran Torres occupy offensive roles.

## FAQ

- Q: Who is starting in goal for PSG?
  A: Safonov is lined up in goal for Paris Saint-Germain.

- Q: Who wears the PSG captain’s armband?
  A: Zaïre-Emery has been designated captain of Paris Saint-Germain.

- Q: What time and where is the match?
  A: The Strasbourg - Paris Saint-Germain match is played on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 17:15 at the Meinau stadium.

## Poll
Quel Parisien vous paraît le plus susceptible d'être décisif ce soir ? / Khvicha Kvaratskhelia | Ferran Torres | Akliouche | Zaïre-Emery

## Your questions, our answers

**Who is starting in goal for PSG?**

Safonov is lined up in goal for Paris Saint-Germain.

**Who wears the PSG captain’s armband?**

Zaïre-Emery is designated captain of Paris Saint-Germain.

**Where and when is the match played?**

The Strasbourg - Paris Saint-Germain match is played on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 17:15 at the Meinau stadium.


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