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Champions League 2025-2026: Athletic Bilbao-PSG, the likely lineups

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PSG stops in Bilbao to face Athletic in the sixth day of the Champions League: kickoff at 9 p.m. at the San Mames. The Basques arrive from an away draw against Slavia Prague, their first in this edition, a result that keeps them two points from the play-off zone and forces them to seek a prestigious result. Quite different is the moment for the Parisians, third in the standings with 12 points, who are chasing another win to put pressure on top-ranked Arsenal.

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In addition to PSG, Bayern Munich had also been interested in the youngster
The champions d'Europe know full well that an'auction could be triggered and want to get ahead of the curve
Class of 2008, Nathan de Cat could complete his growth path in Belgium before moving to France
Max Eberl will have to decide whether to battle with PSG or instead look for another midfield profile
In the next meetings between management and Vincent Kompany a decision will be made
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At Athletic, Berenguer is very likely to be confirmed from the first minute: the former Torino man will set up in the three-quarter, along with Sancet and Nico Williamst, with Guruzeta as the only forward. In midfield Jauregizar with Ruiz de Galarreta, in defense there will be Lekué alongside Vivian.

Luis Enrique, on the other hand, has to reckon with heavy absences starting with Chevalier: between the posts there will therefore be room for Safonov. Hakimi and Dembélé are also out, while Doué recovers and will start from the bench. In attack, space is given to the trident Lee-Kvaratskhelia-Barcola

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Probable lineups

Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Simon; Areso, Vivian, Lekué, Berchiche; Jaure, Rego; Berenguer, Sancet, Williams; Guruzeta. Coach: Valverde.

PSG (4-3-3): Safonov; Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Lee, Kvaratskhelia, Barcola. Coach: Enrique.

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