PSG and Barcelona will square off on October 1 in the UEFA Champions League league phase, with both clubs bringing momentum from impressive starts.
The defending champions wasted no time making a statement, dismantling Atalanta 4-0 with a pair of goals in each half, even without Désiré Doue and Ousmane Dembele in the lineup.
Barcelona responded with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Newcastle United, powered by a Marcus Rashford double. With both sides among the tournament’s top contenders, their meeting could prove decisive in shaping the league-phase table.
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According to Marca, Hansi Flick is still weighing whether to start Ronald Araujo against PSG. Flick values Araujo’s defensive strength but remains cautious about his limitations in possession.
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While Flick ponders his tactical decision, his bench will get a significant boost. SPORT’s Carlos Monfort reports that Alejandro Balde completed another training session with the group. As a result, he looks set to be included in the squad for the PSG match, although as a substitute.
Meanwhile, RMC Sport reports Khvicha Kvaratskhelia didn’t train with PSG on Monday. While he’s fit enough to be available against Barcelona, the club will unlikely risk starting him. The outlet also notes that Fabián Ruiz, João Neves, and Vitinha are all set to be included in PSG’s squad for the matchup.
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