Chelsea v PSG: Possible Paris line-up and suspension risks | OneFootball

This Tuesday, Paris Saint-Germain faces Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the second leg of the 2025-2026 Champions League Round of 16 (PSG won the first leg 5-2) (kick-off at 9pm, broadcast on Canal+). Parisian coach Luis Enrique must choose his starting 11, taking into account the opponent, upcoming matches, and suspension risks, after assembling the Parisian squad for this match.

There are always doubts regarding PSG’s lineup, even though there is a sort of “typical team” in the Champions League. But this squad, with its versatility and competition, means there are various options. Here, it’s hard to imagine Khvicha Kvaratskhelia still on the bench after an outstanding performance in the first leg. However, he needs to be given a good position, which means taking someone out. The Georgian, like Désiré Doué and Bradley Barcola, prefers to play on the left. He often finds it more difficult to express himself on the right side.

But so does Barcola. Doué was less convincing in the first leg, except that he also did a great job against the press and in collective efforts. He could move into midfield, while Warren Zaïre-Emery is struggling physically after starting over 30 matches in a row. But he is also more used to defending and going into duels to win the ball back. It’s hard to find the best formula, but we trust Luis Enrique.

Possible lineup:

Barcola – Dembélé – Kvaratskhelia

Neves – Vitinha – Doué

Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi

Safonov.

Substitutes – Safonov, Beraldo, Hernandez, Zabarnyi, Dro, Lee, Mayulu, Zaïre-Emery, Mbaye, Ramos.

Absent – Ndjantou, Ruiz (injuries).

Possible suspension for yellow card:

For PSG: Nuno Mendes and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

For Chelsea: Andrey Santos and Enzo Fernandez.

This would take effect for the first leg of the quarterfinals on April 7 or 8.

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