This Tuesday, Paris Saint-Germain (3rd) faces Sporting Lisbon (14th) at the Estádio José Alvalade for Matchday 7 of the 2025-2026 Champions League (kick-off at 9 pm, CET). On Monday evening, Le Parisien published a predicted PSG lineup.
Kvaratskhelia – Dembélé – Doué
Ruiz – Vitinha – Zaïre-Emery
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Zabarnyi
Chevalier.
This is a perfectly plausible lineup, given the players available and the anticipation surrounding this match. After a slight setback before the international break against Athletic Bilbao (1-1), PSG needs to get back on track to secure its place in the top eight (and qualify for the Round of 16) as quickly as possible.
We’re not expecting any significant rotation. Squad management has been geared towards being at our best tonight, without neglecting the other matches, of course. Now, we just have to see what the starting eleven will be for this game. That will depend on the competition for places both in matches and in training, as well as an analysis of the opponent to select the best players. There might be a return to an interesting formation for the second half against Lille on Friday.
We don’t have all the information, and neither does the media. So we’re trying to guess and remain cautious about what’s being announced in advance. Certainty will only come with the official lineups being released (approximately one hour before the match).
