Champions League 2025-2026: PSG-Newcastle, the likely lineups

PSPG receives Newcastle in the eighth and final day of the Champions League single group stage. Kickoff at 9 p.m. at the Parc des Princes in Paris. Parisians and Magpies, paired on 13 points in the standings, need a win to be sure of direct access to the round of 16.

Luis Enrique is banking on the Doué-Dembelé-Kvaratskhelia trident. In midfield, Vitinha in the booth, with Zaïre-Emery and the recovered Fabian Ruiz on either side of him. In defense, Hakimi returns as a starter on the right lane, with Nuno Mendes on the opposite lane.

Howe relies on Woltemade, ahead of Wissa, in attack, with Barnes and Gordon completing the trident. In midfield, the injured Joelinton is out, while Bruno Guimaraes remains in doubt: former Milan man Tonali in the box, midfielders Miley and Ramsey on the wings. In defense the’other former Rossoneri Thiaw alongside Botman.

Probable lineups

PSG (4-3-3): Chevalier; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Hernandez; Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Doué, Dembelé, Kvaratskhelia. Coach: Luis Enrique.

Newcastle (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Miley, Tonali, Ramsey; Barnes, Woltemade, Gordon. Coach: Howe.