This Wednesday, for Matchday 6 of the 2025-2026 Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain (2nd) faces Athletic Bilbao (27th) at the San Mamés Stadium (kick-off at 9 pm, CET). Ahead of this match, the press has been trying to predict the starting lineup that Parisian coach Luis Enrique will field.
Le Parisien (4-3-3) –
Kvaratskhelia – Ndjantou – Barcola
Ruiz – Vitinha – Neves
Mayulu – Pacho – Marquinhos – Zaïre-Emery
Chevalier.
L’Equipe (4-3-3) –
Kvaratskhelia – Lee – Barcola
Ruiz – Vitinha – Neves
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Zaïre-Emery
Chevalier.
As always, a degree of caution is advised. There’s often a gap between what the press reports and Luis Enrique’s actual starting eleven. However, every team is a possibility. In the Champions League, there’s less questioning about rotation. It’s primarily about assembling the most competitive lineup possible.
But it depends on the players’ exact form, the competition for places, and the staff’s analysis of the opponent. Only they have all the information. We can often guess the midfield lineup, although surprises are always possible.
In defense, given the squad, everything depends on whether Nuno Mendes is available to start. The attack is also uncertain at the moment, with Ousmane Dembélé unavailable and Désiré Doué returning from injury, who may not be fit enough to start.
