This Tuesday, on Matchday 4 of the 2025-2026 Champions League, first-place Paris Saint-Germain will face second-place Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes (kick-off at 9 p.m., CET). Ahead of this match, the press tried to guess the team that Parisian coach Luis Enrique will field.
Le Parisien (4-3-3) –
Kvaratskhelia – Mayulu – Barcola
Ruiz – Vitinha – Neves
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi
Chevalier.
L’Equipe (4-3-3) –
Kvaratskhelia – Mayulu – Barcola
Neves – Vitinha – Zaïre-Emery
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi
Chevalier.
Each team is entirely possible, but we remain cautious. The media aren’t getting precise guidance from Luis Enrique. He has regularly managed to surprise the press, fans, and opponents with his choices. However, in the Champions League, a fairly clear idea often emerges. This is particularly true because there are fewer doubts about the player’s management. There’s no question of resting for the future; you need the best possible starting lineup to win.
It remains to be seen exactly what this means, given the fierce competition both in matches and on a daily basis, and a thorough analysis of the opponent. Facing Bayern is a major challenge, and PSG has several strengths to emerge victorious. However, there is uncertainty surrounding Ousmane Dembélé and a bit of a middle ground between Fabian Ruiz and Warren Zaïre-Emery. We’ll have to wait until this evening, about an hour before kickoff, to be certain of Luis Enrique’s choices.
