Champions League 2025-2026: Barcelona-PSG, the likely lineups
Barcelona-PSG, a big match on the second day of the Champions League group stage, is scheduled for Wednesday at 9 p.m.: the highly-launched Spanish champions (who have just returned to the top of La Liga) take on the reigning European champions. Both sides won in the opener: Hansi Flick’s team beat Newcastle, while Luis Enrique’s team overwhelmed Atalanta.
With Raphinha still out due to injury, Barcelona relies again on Rashford, who will play in the three-quarter alongside Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo. Lewandowski central point. The full-backs will be Koundé and Balde, and De Jong and Pedro will pair up in the median.
Many absentees for Luis Enrique for the prestigious match: the new Ballon d’Or Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia, Marquinhos and Doué, key pieces of the Parisian squad, are all unavailable. In attack, Lee Kang-in or Mbaye and Mayulu or Ramos will play for places alongside Barcola.
Barcelona-PSG, the likely lineups
BARCELONA (4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Koundé, Araujo, Cubarsí, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Dani Olmo, Rashford; Lewandowski. All. Flick
PSG (4-3-3): Chevalier; Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Joao Neves, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery; Lee, Mayulu, Barcola. All. Luis Enrique
