PSG Urges Barcelona to Make Major Decision Before Champions League Game | OneFootball

The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League group stage is set, and PSG face a daunting path. After a slow start in last season’s league phase, the French champions are eager to make a strong opening.

Matches against Bayern Munich and Barcelona promise high-stakes clashes, while a showdown with Tottenham Hotspur will serve as a quick rematch of their intense UEFA Super Cup encounter just weeks ago.

Adding to the challenge, Newcastle United and Athletic Bilbao provide stiff competition, and Bayer Leverkusen, Atalanta, and Portuguese champions Sporting Lisbon all stand in PSG’s way on the road to the knockout stage.

Where Will PSG Face Barcelona in Champions League?

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SPORT reports that in recent days, PSG has been urging Barcelona to hold their Champions League match at the Camp Nou.

Esports RAC1 recently reported that Phase 1B, which covers the side area, could be finished within seven to ten days. Moreover, UEFA has reportedly requested that the club schedule a league match at Camp Nou, pending permits, if it wants to host PSG on October 1st.

Moreover, Barcelona will be focused on preparing one key player for their upcoming PSG clash. According to Diario AS’ Javi Miguel, Gavi is sidelined for the September 14 match against Valencia due to persistent discomfort in his right knee, which he had surgery on just under two years ago.

The report adds that Gavi is unlikely to play in Barcelona’s Champions League opener against Newcastle United on September 18. As a result, Miguel notes that the more realistic goal is to have him fit for the October 1 showdown with PSG.