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Champions League: PSG sweating over Vitinha but recover two key players

Champions League: PSG get two starters back against Barça

Just hours before the highly anticipated clash against FC Barcelona at Montjuïc, one burning question is on the lips of Parisian fans: Will Vitinha be fit to start? The Portuguese midfielder did return to full training on Monday, but left the session early, casting serious doubt over his place in the starting lineup. Although named in Luis Enrique’s squad, he may have to settle for a spot on the bench—potentially depriving PSG of a key orchestrator in midfield.

While Paris can celebrate the returns of Fabián Ruiz and João Neves, both cleared in time for the trip to Catalonia, the Spanish coach still has to deal with a string of significant absences. Ousmane Dembélé, Marquinhos, Désiré Doué, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will all miss out, forcing the Iberian tactician to rethink his plans and rely on contributions from academy youngsters. With Camp Nou still under renovation, the showdown will take place at the Olympic Stadium in Montjuïc this Tuesday night (9 p.m.). An unusual setting for a contest that already promises to be electric—and could prove pivotal in Paris Saint-Germain’s European campaign.