Barcelona Coach Hansi Flick Could Make Surprise Decision Against PSG | OneFootball

PSG and Barcelona will meet October 1 in the UEFA Champions League league phase, with both clubs carrying momentum from strong starts.

The defending champions made a statement in their opener, dismantling Atalanta 4-0 with two goals in each half, even without Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé.

Barcelona followed with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Newcastle United, powered by a Marcus Rashford brace. As two of the favorites, this matchup could prove pivotal in shaping the league-phase standings.

Could Barcelona Surprise the Ligue 1 Side?

(Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Marca reports that Hansi Flick might shock fans by starting Eric García at left-back against PSG. Meanwhile, RMC Sport recently reported that Fabián Ruiz, João Neves, and Vitinha are set to be part of PSG’s squad for their upcoming match against Barcelona.

MORE PSG NEWS: Barcelona Coach Hansi Flick Sends Clear Warning to PSG

Furthermore, Barcelona’s Alejandro Balde has recently returned to full training with the team, according to SPORT’s Carlos Monfort, and is expected to be included in the squad, likely starting on the bench for the clash with PSG.

Outside of the pitch, PSG announced on Monday that the jerseys worn in Wednesday’s Champions League clash with FC Barcelona will soon be auctioned. All proceeds from the sale will go directly to the Fundación Xana, an organization dedicated to supporting children with serious illnesses and their families.