PSG vs Barcelona: Champions League preview, predictions, team news, and team info

Les Parisians are gearing up for the biggest game of their season thus far on Tuesday evening when they host the in-form team in the world, coming in the shape of Hansi Flick's Barcelona. Both sides have recorded two wins in this season's Champions League. Out of the two teams, PSG have made the bigger statement in this year's tournament as they defeated a very good Man City side 4-2 at the Etihad last week. Barcelona are yet to face a team that good in the Champions League this season.

As this matchup is the biggest of the season so far, we've put together a preview, predictions, team previews, and a TV guide for supporters to check out.

PSG vs FC Barcelona match info:

Date: Tuesday 20th October 2026.

Kick of times: 9pm (local), 8pm (UK) & 3pm (ET).

Competition: UEFA Champions League league phase matchday 3.

Venue: Parc Des Prince - Paris.

How to watch: Canal+ (France), Disney+ (Europe) and Paramount+ (USA).

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Paris Saint-Germain vs FC Barcelona match preview:

Barcelona enter the clash as the world's top team. The Spanish giants have won all nine league games and have won both of their Champions League games this season. This will not faze PSG, as they faced many obstacles on route to winning the Champions League last year.

Paris Saint Germain team news:

The French champions were dealt a blow over the weekend after Nuno Mendes sustained a moderate thigh issue, one that will keep him out of action for numerous weeks. Senny Mayulu and teenage goalkeeper Alessandro Longoni are also out of tomorrow's game with a dead leg. This is going to make a tough encounter on Tuesday even tougher.

FC Barcelona team news:

Barcelona are also struggling on the injury front, as Andreas Christensen (thigh), Roony Bardghji (ACL), Jules Kounde (left ankle sprain), and Eric Garcia (right thigh) are on the treatment table.

Paris Saint-Germain possible starting lineup:

Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Digne; Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia.

FC Barcelona possible starting lineup:

J. Garcia; Espart, Cubarsi, G. Martin, Cancelo; Pedri, Rodri; Yamal, Lopez, Gordon; Raphinha.

Score prediction: PSG 2-2 Barcelona.

It is hard to look past a draw in this game as PSG got rest ahead of this game, and Barcelona doesn't get to compete against teams the quality of PSG in their league unless they play against Real Madrid in El Clásico.

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