PSG vs Barcelona: A Blockbuster Coming Up Tonight
Two teams, two wins from two, and only one can leave the Parc des Princes with the top spot. Reigning champions PSG host Hansi Flick’s Barcelona tonight in what looks like the Champions League’s first real heavyweight fight of the season.
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The Stakes
Both sides sit on six points. Barcelona arrive on an 11-match winning run in which they’ve scored 48 goals, and they haven’t dropped a point all season. PSG are chasing a historic three-peat and have been just as ruthless: a 6-1 win over Slovan Bratislava, then a 4-2 win at Manchester City in which they led 3-0 inside half an hour.
Barcelona have a Clásico at the weekend, so a win here would be a statement before another one.
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Form Guide
PSG: Luis Enrique’s side are fast, fluid and dangerous. Dembélé, Doué and Kvaratskhelia make up a front three that can end a game in 20 minutes.
Barcelona: Flick has moved to a more fluid 4-3-3 with Rodri anchoring midfield, and the high press is back. They beat Real Betis 5-2 at the weekend, though the game was closer than it sounds.
Team news
Both teams have defensive problems. PSG are without Nuno Mendes (thigh), so Lucas Digne is expected at left-back. Barcelona’s list is longer: Christensen, Eric García and Bardghji are out, Gerard Martín is a doubt, and Kounde (ankle) is the one to watch, with reports differing on whether he starts. Raphinha is back and expected to start, which is a big plus for Barca.
Key battles
Yamal vs. PSG’s left side: Digne in for Mendes is a test, and Lamine Yamal will fancy it.
Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia vs. a thin Barcelona back line: Cubarsí will need help.
Midfield control: Rodri and Pedri against Vitinha, Neves and Fabián Ruiz decides who dictates the tempo.
RIZZSPORTS Call
Don’t expect a clean sheet. With full-backs missing on both sides, this has the feel of a goal-fest, and both of these teams have been scoring freely. PSG 2-2 Barcelona sounds interesting, but there may be a late sting in the tail.
Kick-off: 8pm BST / 9pm CET / 12:30am IST (Wednesday)
Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris
Referee: Michael Oliver
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