Barcelona v PSG: Neves, Lee and Mayulu set to start for Paris | OneFootball

This Wednesday, on the 2nd matchday of the group stage of the 2025-2026 Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain will face FC Barcelona at the Montjuïc Stadium (kick-off at 9pm, broadcast on Canal+). Ahead of this encounter, the press has tried to guess the lineup that Parisian coach Luis Enrique will choose.

Le Parisien (4-3-3) –

Barcola – Mayulu – Lee

Ruiz – Vitinha – Neves

Mendes – Pacho – Zabarnyi – Hakimi

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L’Equipe (4-3-3) –

Barcola – Mayulu – Lee

Ruiz – Vitinha – Neves

Mendes – Pacho – Zabarnyi – Hakimi

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A perfectly possible lineup, perhaps a bit simpler here than for some other matches. There's no need to think about squad rotation for upcoming fixtures; the big event of the week is clearly tonight. However, there is strong competition within the squad, and we must never forget that Luis Enrique knows how to make bold choices. All this without giving the slightest hint to the press.

There are also physical doubts. João Neves is back in the squad after two weeks out—how much playing time can he have? Vitinha is ready after a minor scare on Saturday; we can assume he'll start, but it's not a certainty. Fabian Ruiz has had some pain and was rested; can he play the whole match?

There's also the tough choice for the number 9 spot: Gonçalo Ramos has experience but hasn't seemed in form lately. Senny Mayulu brings more energy and did quite well against Atalanta, but this is a different challenge. Lee Kang-In has played there at times, but may lack sharpness. And he could also play as a winger, or even in midfield.

So, caution is advised. Certainties will only come about an hour before the match with the official announcement of the lineups.

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