This Saturday, Paris Saint-Germain (2nd) will face Auxerre (10th) at the Parc des Princes for matchday 6 of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season (kick-off at 9:05 PM, CET). Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique must select his starting XI, taking into account the opponent, upcoming matches, and the risk of suspensions, after finalizing the squad for this match.
It’s difficult to predict the exact starting lineup with Luis Enrique, as he rarely gives any clues to the press and always manages to surprise. There are some uncertainties regarding the potential starting roles of certain players (particularly Bradley Barcola), as well as considerations of rest, player fitness, and maintaining momentum throughout the season. All of this while keeping in mind the away match against FC Barcelona on Wednesday (matchday 2 of the Champions League).
Many factors are at play amidst the daily competition for starting spots, which are not always apparent. Therefore, there are several possible options, and here is one possibility:
Possible starting lineup:
Barcola – Ramos – Kvaratskhelia
Mayulu – Lee – Zaïre-Emery
Hernandez – Pacho – Zabarnyi – Hakimi
Chevalier
Substitutes– Safonov, Marin, Beraldo, Mendes, Jeangeal, Khafi, Slama, Vitinha, Mbaye, Ndjantou.
Out – Marquinhos, Dembélé, Doué, Neves, Ruiz (injury), Kamara (U20 World Cup).
Possible suspension for yellow card: None.
