Leverkusen v PSG: Mayulu up front, doubts in defence | OneFootball

This Tuesday, during the 3rd matchday of the 2025-2026 Champions League group stage, Paris Saint-Germain (3rd) faces Bayer Leverkusen (25th) at the BayArena (kick-off at 9:00 p.m., broadcast on Canal+). Ahead of this match, the press has tried to predict the lineup that Parisian coach Luis Enrique will select.

Le Parisien (4-3-3) –

Barcola – Mayulu – Kvaratskhelia

Doué – Vitinha – Zaïre-Emery

Mendes – Pacho – Zabarnyi – Hakimi

Chevalier.

L’Equipe (4-3-3) –

Barcola – Mayulu – Kvaratskhelia

Doué – Vitinha – Zaïre-Emery

Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi

Chevalier.

These are entirely possible lineups, but it is impossible to be certain. We know well that Luis Enrique does not give the media any hints about his choices. These are not easy to guess, between specific tactical decisions based on analysis of the opponent, daily competition, and precise physical management.

There are also doubts about the ability of certain players to start, as PSG welcomes back some from injury. There are important players, but also a need for caution and confidence to be maintained in certain players. Moreover, the versatility so dear to Luis Enrique does not make things easier to predict.

Seeing Senny Mayulu start as a number 9, as in the previous two matchdays, is quite plausible. But he could also be in midfield or on the bench. Désiré Doué could play up front and Lee Kang-In in midfield. There is also Gonçalo Ramos to play as a number 9, but that would be a surprise in the Champions League.

We will have to wait until this evening, about an hour before the match, to be certain thanks to the official announcement.

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