Barcelona hosts defending champions Paris Saint-Germain today at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in one of the most anticipated fixtures of the UEFA Champions League league phase.
This matchup revives a rivalry that tilted PSG’s way in the 2023–24 season, when they eliminated Barça in the quarterfinals. Tonight, Hansi Flick’s side fields a bold XI featuring Marcus Rashford and Dani Olmo alongside Ferran Torres in attack, with teenager Lamine Yamal also starting. Captain Frenkie de Jong anchors midfield with Pedri, giving Barcelona both stability and creativity.
Luis Enrique, returning to face his former club, has taken a youthful approach with his Paris team. Bradley Barcola, Mayulu, and Mbaye form an inexperienced but energetic front three, supported by João Neves, Vitinha, and Fabián Ruiz in midfield.
At the back, captain Achraf Hakimi lines up with Nuno Mendes and Zabarnyi in front of goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier. Post-Mbappé, PSG are in a transitional phase, leaving Enrique to lean on emerging talents to trouble Barcelona’s defense.
With Wojciech Szczęsny starting in goal and a back line of Eric García, Pau Cubarsí, Jules Koundé, and Gerard Martín, Barcelona will look to contain PSG’s pace while asserting control in midfield. The matchup between Barça’s experience and PSG’s youthful energy sets the stage for a fascinating tactical battle.
Starting Lineups
Barcelona
Szczęsny; Koundé, Eric García, Cubarsí, Gerard Martín; De Jong (c), Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Rashford; Ferran Torres
Subs: Kochen, Aller, Balde, Ronald Araújo, Lewandowski, Christensen, Casadó, Bernal, Torrents, Fernandez, Bardghji, A. Fernandez
Paris Saint-Germain
Chevalier; Nuno Mendes, Pacho, Zabarnyi, Hakimi (c); João Neves, Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz; Barcola, Mayulu, Mbaye
Subs: Safonov, Marin, Lucas Beraldo, Gonçalo Ramos, Lee, L. Hernández, Zaïre-Emery, Jangeal, Ndjantou
Barcelona-PSG Head-to-Head
Barcelona and PSG are dead even historically, with five wins each, four draws, and 27 goals apiece in their Champions League meetings.
Barcelona-PSG Champions League Prediction
Barcelona’s XI looks more balanced with Yamal and Rashford providing pace, and Olmo linking midfield to attack. PSG’s young front line is promising but inexperienced, and Barça’s midfield control should give them the edge at home.
Projected Score: Barcelona 2, PSG 1
How to Watch Barcelona vs. PSG
The match is set to kick off at 3:00 PM Eastern at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona, Spain.
The match airs live exclusively on Paramount+ in the United States. Paramount+ plans start at $7.99/month, but you can watch the match for free by signing up for a free trial here.
Barcelona vs. PSG
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern
Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona, Spain
Streaming: Paramount+
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