Barcelona Get Good News Before Facing PSG in Champions League | OneFootball

PSG and Barcelona are set to clash on October 1 in the UEFA Champions League league phase, carrying strong starts into the competition.

The reigning Champions League winners opened their campaign emphatically, routing Atalanta 4-0 with two goals in each half, despite missing Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé.

Barcelona followed with a gritty 2-1 victory at Newcastle United, led by a Marcus Rashford brace. With both sides considered favorites, this matchup could play a key role in shaping the league-phase standings.

Barcelona Gets Boost Before Champions League Game

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SPORT’s Carlos Monfort reports that Alejandro Balde completed another training session with the group and looks set to be included in the squad for the PSG match, although as a substitute.

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Meanwhile, ahead of the Champions League match on Wednesday, PSG received an indirect warning from Barcelona manager Hansi Flick, who will lean on his midfield of Pedri and Frenkie de Jong.

“They are exceptional footballers and are very well connected,” Flick said (h/t Marca). “They know how they want to play, they know each other… it’s fantastic to see this connection. With this duo, it’s harder to press us, and it gives us a lot of possession, creates more space, and that’s the most important thing. I’m very proud of the team.”