Hello everybody and welcome to this MARCA in English live blog for the Champions League League Phase fixture of Barcelona vs PSG.
A blockbuster Champions League encounter takes centre stage at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys this evening, as Barcelona welcome titleholders Paris Saint-Germain in a contest with the weight and narrative of a knockout tie.
Both sides began their European campaigns in dominant fashion. Barcelona, under new head coach Hansi Flick, claimed a significant away victory over Newcastle United on matchday one — with Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford netting twice — while PSG produced a commanding 4-0 win over Atalanta, with four different players on the scoresheet.
Domestically, momentum is building for Barcelona. The La Liga champions have returned to the top of the Spanish table following a string of five consecutive wins, during which they have averaged three goals per game. Their Champions League form at home has been equally prolific — six of their last seven matches at this level in Catalonia have seen them score at least three times.
PSG arrive in less consistent form, having suffered a 1-0 defeat to Marseille in Le Classique after their European opener, though they responded with a 2-0 victory over Auxerre last weekend. Luis Enrique’s side are seeking to become the first team to win three consecutive away games against Barcelona in European competition, following emphatic 4-1 victories in both 2021 and 2024.
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What time does Barcelona vs PSG start?
Barcelona vs PSG kicks off at 21:00 CEST local time, meaning it is a 20:00 kick off for fans in Britain and Ireland.
In North America, then, it starts at 15:00 EDT or 12:00 PDT.
Where to watch Barcelona vs PSG?
Barcelona vs PSG will be shown TNT Sports 4 and discovery+ in Britain and Ireland, as well as on Virgin Media 2 in Ireland specifically.
Across the Atlantic, Barcelona vs PSG will be broadcast on DAZN USA and on Paramount+ US.
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Projected line-ups for Barcelona vs PSG
Team news is mixed for both clubs. Barcelona welcome Lamine Yamal back into the squad after injury, but remain without key names including Marc-André ter Stegen and Gavi.
PSG are also short-handed, with Ousmane Dembélé, Marquinhos, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia all sidelined, though midfield trio Joao Neves, Fabian Ruiz and Vitinha have travelled and could feature.
Predicted Barcelona XI (4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Martin; Pedri, De Jong; Yamal, Olmo, Rashford; Lewandowski
Predicted PSG XI (4-3-3): Chevalier; Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Fabian Ruiz, Joao Neves, Vitinha; Zaire-Emery, Ramos, Barcola