PSG v Chelsea: English side shaping up for last-16 first leg! | OneFootball

This Wednesday, Paris Saint-Germain (1st in Ligue 1) will be at the Parc des Princes to face Chelsea (kick-off at 9pm, broadcast on Ligue 1+) as part of the first leg of the Champions League 2025-2026 Round of 16 (return leg on March 17). While waiting for this match, journalist Fabrice Hawkins has suggested the lineup that coach Enzo Maresca is expected to field.

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Neto – Fernandez – Palmer

James – Caicedo

Cucurella – Fofana – Chalobah – Gusto

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This is a very credible lineup, as it matches the players put forward by most media outlets. There is mainly some uncertainty between a 4-3-3 or a 4-2-3-1 formation, which can look very similar depending on the positioning of the midfielders. We’ll wait for confirmation, especially since things can change quickly in football. In any case, we expect an opponent with a very intense style of play, with quick transitions to watch out for.

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