Barcelona vs PSG Match Preview” border=”0″ />Date: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Kick-off: 8:00 pm
Venue: Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys
Match Official: Michael Oliver (England)
Goal Scorers:
Team Updates
Barcelona
Yamal, who recently returned to action with a standout performance, assisted Robert Lewandowski’s decisive goal against Real Sociedad after recovering from a groin injury. His fitness looks promising for a starting berth against the reigning European champions.
Unfortunately, Barcelona will be without several key players due to injuries: Marc-André ter Stegen (back), Gavi (knee), Joan Garcia (knee), Fermin Lopez (back), and Raphinha (hamstring). The absence of Raphinha could open the door for Rashford to feature prominently in the attacking lineup.
Coach Flick may receive a boost with Alejandro Balde’s return from a hamstring setback, but Gerard Martin is expected to maintain his place in the defensive line ahead of Wojciech Szczesny, who will continue to deputize for the sidelined Ter Stegen and Garcia.
Projected Barcelona Starting XI:
Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, Araujo, Martin; Pedri, De Jong; Yamal, Olmo, Rashford; Lewandowski
Paris Saint-Germain
While Yamal is eager to make an impact, PSG’s Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele will be sidelined, still recovering from a hamstring injury expected to keep him out until late October.
The French giants will also miss key figures Desire Doue (calf), Marquinhos (thigh), and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (hamstring), none of whom have traveled to Catalonia for this crucial encounter.
Midfielders Joao Neves, Fabian Ruiz, and Vitinha have all shaken off injury doubts to join the squad, though their readiness to start remains uncertain.
Likely Paris Saint-Germain Starting XI:
Chevalier; Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Mendes; Lee, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery; Mbaye, Ramos, Barcola
Match Prediction: Barcelona 3 – 1 Paris Saint-Germain