Mitroglou poses threat to unbeaten PSG

Blanc’s side need only a point more to secure top position in Group C

After failing to get the job done in their last group game, Paris Saint- Germain will seek the draw required to qualify for the Champions League last 16 when they host a Kostas Mitroglou- inspired Olympiakos today.

PSG come into their penultimate match in Group C three points clear of the Greek champions and six ahead of Benfica in third.

They might already have progressed into the knockout stage had they not been held to a 1- 1 draw at home by Anderlecht at the beginning of the month, but one more point at the Parc des Princes will mean they are certain to finish in first place.

That should, in theory, mean an easier tie in the last 16 and will also allow coach Laurent Blanc to rest players for the final group game in Lisbon next month as the Ligue 1 title- holders try to maintain challenges on all fronts.

PSG are on top of Ligue 1 and unbeaten this season after a 3- 0 victory on Saturday at Reims, the scene of their last defeat over 90 minutes way back in early March, 34 games ago.

Step forward

That set them up nicely for a busy run of fixtures prior to the winter break, and now they are looking forward to a rematch with Olympiakos, whom they beat 4- 1 in September.

“It was the best way to prepare for the match against Olympiakos and a good start to a series of nine games before Christmas,” said France midfielder Blaise Matuidi. “It was another step forward for us and we are only focusing on ourselves.

“If we can keep playing with the same commitment and concentration it will be difficult for any team to beat us.”