Lisbon (AFP)

One missed against Bergamo because of a suspension, the other saved the bet of PSG thanks to a supersonic recovery: Angel Di Maria and Kylian Mbappé, essential in the Parisian attack, apply to be holders in half Champions League final against Leipzig, Tuesday (9 p.m.).

What if the "Fantastic Four" were no longer in fashion when it came to "Final 4"? Mauro Icardi, in great difficulty since the resumption, could see his place of N.9 threatened by the return of the two "cracks" and the success of the system in 4-3-3 against Atalanta (2-1).

With Mbappé and Di Maria, Parisian coach Thomas Tuchel finally has his full offensive arsenal to concoct the formula of his choice around the playing master Neymar, sparkling last Wednesday despite his many missed opportunities.

"This season, we have played with different players in different systems: with three central defenders in 3-4-3, in 4-4-2, in 4-3-3 ... We have a lot of possibilities, that's fantastic because it is difficult for the other team to prepare the match against us ", welcomed the Parisian midfielder Ander Herrera, on Saturday in front of the press.

- Mbappé, wings under his feet -

No need for an energy drink to get back on your feet so quickly with such genetic capital: announced absent for "about three weeks" after his sprained ankle on July 24, Mbappé (21) returned just in time for the big guy end of season meeting.

Entered into play during the last half hour against Bergamo while his team was behind in score, "KM" gave Eric-Maxim Choupo Moting a perfect assist for the winning goal in added time (90th + 3 ).

"You don't talk to me about pain! A big thank you to the medical staff for getting me back on my feet," he joked on Twitter, just after the meeting.

With six additional days of recovery to regain all "his abilities" dixit Tuchel, the French world champion is "well" as he said on Saturday in a video posted on the social networks of the Parisian club.

Excellent news for PSG as its tandem with Neymar is the main weapon of the team. "It's the best duo in the world," even said their team-mate Ander Herrera.

- Di Maria, knowledge of the field -

New return to the Estadio da Luz, the place of so much success. In Benfica, Di Maria (32) amazed Lisbon supporters at home for three seasons (2010-2013) in the venue that will host the semi-final of PSG.

With Real Madrid, it is on this same ground that he won his only Champions League in 2014, the famous "Decima" of the Madrilenians, at the end of a stunning evening against Atlético Madrid (4-1, ap), where he was the man of the match.

Since his quest for major trophies has become a series of disillusions, from the finals lost with the Argentine selection, in the World Cup (2014) or Copa America (2015, 2016), to the cursed European campaigns of PSG since his arrival in 2016.

From the FC Barcelona "comeback" in 2017 to the Manchester United "comeback" in 2019, "El Fideo" had shone each time in the first leg before disappearing in the return, like many of his teammates.

In a dry game behind closed doors against Leipzig, the silky-technical left-hander has the opportunity to confirm that Benfica's lair is definitely his favorite garden.

"He's a very decisive player, he has scored a lot of important goals for the club. He won the Champions League (in Lisbon) and played for three years at Benfica. He's an important player, of course," said Ander Herrera.

"But it's not only Di Maria and Kylian who are ready to help us, adds the Parisian player. Neymar had an incredible match (against Bergamo), + Choupo + made us win the match, Sarabia is very reliable. We are very confident because we have a lot of players who can change "the course of a meeting, he warns.

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