Top 5 reasons to watch Barcelona v PSG | OneFootball

Here is our saga. The 5 good reasons to follow a match (with a few adaptations at times). Before each match, we’ll go over the most appealing things with a mix of seriousness and humor. Please note, this is not meant to be an exhaustive overview of the topic. We continue here with Paris Saint-Germain’s match this Wednesday against FC Barcelona at the Montjuïc Stadium for the 2nd matchday of the 2025-2026 Champions League (kick-off at 9pm, Barça/PSG broadcast on Canal+).

5. A “final” that’s overdue.

At the end of last season, when looking at the semi-final schedule, many hoped to see PSG and Barça face off in the Champions League final. But the Barcelona side, as they’ve pointed out many times, lost in the final minutes against Inter Milan and “missed out on the title” by very little. This will be the chance to finally have this matchup, even if the context is less thrilling. And the result won’t change the trophy PSG won on May 31.

4. A number 9 to find.

With Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé absent, Gonçalo Ramos out of form, Senny Mayulu perhaps a bit “green” for this match, Lee Kang-In possibly not enough of a “killer”… There’s uncertainty about PSG’s attacking center. We’re very curious to see the solution coach Luis Enrique chooses and how it turns out.

3. A “test” for Chevalier.

Lucas Chevalier, a 23-year-old goalkeeper, has the heavy responsibility of replacing Gianluigi Donnarumma (26 years old), who was asked to leave while contract extension talks were stalled and has signed with Manchester City. Everyone is watching him, every move is judged. The Champions League will be a particular stage to “judge” him. Ten days after his mistake during the Classico, the goalkeeper will be highly anticipated and needs to prove himself.

2. A lively encounter is promised.

PSG and Barça both have very offensive teams and neither should opt for a low block. The idea will be to seek ball control, to impose their philosophy on the other team. We can be sure this battle will be intense and the level should be very high. We can also hope for great chances and a real show. Preferably, with PSG coming out on top.

1. A truly great European clash.

Beyond the game itself, this is a special fixture. Between matches that have left a mark on the clubs’ histories, the “battles” during the transfer window, the various statements including those about the Super League, a certain rivalry has developed. Not to mention what was mentioned earlier, the fact that this is a match that was expected last season to decide between two of the best teams at the moment.

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