2026-2027 Champions League: Manchester City vs. PSG, Probable Lineups

Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain face off on Wednesday at 9 p.m. in one of the big matches of the second matchday of the Champions League. Enzo Maresca’s English side comes into the match off the back of a convincing 3-0 win over Liverpool in the Premier League and is looking to build on that momentum in Europe following a 2-0 victory on the road against Porto in their season opener. Luis Enrique’s PSG, the defending champions, are looking for another positive result to continue their run in the competition.

Manchester City is expected to rely on Erling Haaland as their main attacking threat, supported by Foden, Cherki, and Semenyo in the attacking midfield. Elliot Anderson and Enzo Fernández are expected to start in midfield, while Matheus Nunes and Gvardiol are expected to play on the defensive flanks. Donnarumma is expected to start in goal, ready to face his former team.

PSG is expected to respond with a front three of Dembélé, Doué, and Kvaratskhelia. Vitinha, João Neves, and Fabián Ruiz are expected to play in midfield, while Hakimi and Nuno Mendes are expected on the defensive flanks. Safonov is expected to start in goal.

On the eve of the match, Luis Enrique had this to say: “It’s one of the best games you can play and watch in Europe. I think we’re two similar teams because we have coaches whose style of play is based on possession. We’re both among the seven or eight teams that can win the Champions League.”

Manchester City vs. PSG: Probable Lineups
Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; Matheus Nunes, Rúben Dias, Guéhi, Gvardiol; Anderson, Enzo Fernández; Foden, Cherki, Semenyo; Haaland. Coach: Maresca
PSG (4-3-3): Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, João Neves, Fabián Ruiz; Dembélé, Doué, Kvaratskhelia. Coach: Luis Enrique