This Tuesday, Paris Saint-Germain (1st) will face FC Barcelona (2nd) at the Parc des Princes for the third matchday of the 2026-2027 Champions League (kick-off at 9:00 PM, CET). Having finalized his squad for the encounter, PSG manager Luis Enrique must now select his starting eleven—a decision influenced by the nature of the opponent, upcoming fixtures, and the risk of player suspensions.
With Luis Enrique, there is always an element of uncertainty; the coach is known for his ability to surprise and make bold tactical choices. He leverages the intense competition within the squad, the versatility of his players, and detailed analysis of the opposition—all while keeping his intentions strictly under wraps, as was the case last week against Manchester City.
For this major European clash, one would expect the strongest possible lineup—a scenario generally easier to predict than when rotation is involved. Nevertheless, questions remain, particularly regarding the midfield and the attack. Could we see the same side that took the pitch six days ago?
Possible Lineup:
Kvaratskhelia – Dembélé – Doué
Ruiz – Vitinha – Neves
Zaïre-Emery – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi
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Substitutes: Chevalier, Mouak, Digne, Hernandez, Zabarnyi, Beraldo, Dro, Mayulu, Akliouche, Godts, Ndjantou, Torres.
Out – Longoni, Mendes (injury).
Potential suspensions due to yellow cards: None.
