Paris (AFP)

Paris SG coach Thomas Tuchel, facing the absences of his stars Kylian Mbappé, Edinson Cavani and Neymar, has chosen to start his rookie Mauro Icardi for the clash of the Champions League against Real Madrid on Wednesday (21:00 / 19:00 GMT) .

The Argentinian, recruited from Inter Milan, played only 29 minutes against Strasbourg in the Championship last Saturday (1-0). The other surprise Paris is in central defense, with the presence at the kickoff of Presnel Kimpembe. Madrid side, Eden Hazard will know his first tenure under his new colors.

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