Confirmed lineup: Barça vs PSG seek Champions League victory with Yamal and Lewandowski

Barcelona hosts Paris Saint-Germain this Wednesday, October 1, 2025, in the second round of the UEFA Champions League league phase. The match takes place at 4:00 PM (Brasília time) at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona, Spain. Both teams aim to solidify their strong start in the competition, with Barcelona unbeaten after a debut win and PSG defending last season’s European title.

Hansi Flick leads Barcelona, which defeated Newcastle 2-1 away in the opening round. Luis Enrique, former Catalan coach, heads PSG, which crushed Atalanta 4-0 in Paris. The game marks Enrique’s return to the club where he won three Champions League titles between 2015 and 2017.

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Injuries impact both lineups, forcing tactical adjustments. Barcelona boasts eight wins in their last 12 home Champions League games. PSG remains unbeaten in scoring at least one goal in their last 100 Champions matches.

Absences test strategies

PSG arrives with four key absences due to muscle injuries. Ousmane Dembélé, named the world’s best player in 2025, is out with a right thigh issue from a France national team match. Marquinhos, the Brazilian captain, also misses out due to left thigh discomfort sustained against Marseille.

These absences force changes in the French team’s attacking setup. Desiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia complete the list, sidelined by calf pain and a leg knock, respectively. Luis Enrique prioritizes quick transitions to offset the losses.

Adjustments in Catalan defense

Barcelona faces defensive challenges. Brazilian forward Raphinha is ruled out with a thigh injury. Gavi continues recovery from knee surgery, and goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen remains sidelined with back pain.

Wojciech Szczęsny takes over in goal, while Fermín López and Joan García are not training with the squad. Hansi Flick improvises at full-back and midfield to maintain defensive solidity.

Returns in French midfield

Vitinha returns to the starting lineup after medical clearance in the 2-0 win over Auxerre. The Portuguese will play alongside Fabián Ruiz, cleared for Europe despite a domestic league suspension.

João Neves, recovered from a muscle injury, gains minutes in preparation. These returns balance the midfield against Barcelona’s strong setup, easing pressure on Enrique.

Confirmed lineup and tactics

Barcelona’s confirmed lineup adopts a 4-2-3-1 formation. Szczęsny in goal; Koundé, Eric García, Cubarsí, and Gerard Martín in defense; Frenkie de Jong and Pedri as holding midfielders; Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, and Rashford in attacking midfield; Ferrán Torres up top. Lewandowski is an option from the bench.

PSG responds with a 4-3-3: Chevalier in goal; Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Pacho, and Nuno Mendes in the back four; Fabián Ruiz, João Neves, and Vitinha in midfield; Mbaye, Mayulu, and Barcola up front. Flick emphasizes possession, while Enrique bets on counterattacks.

Barcelona’s reserves include Kochen, Ronald Araújo, Christensen, Álex Balde, and Lewandowski. PSG’s options feature Gonçalo Ramos and Warren Zaïre-Emery.

Recent head-to-head history

The teams have met 15 times in European competitions, with six wins for Barcelona, five for PSG, and four draws. The French side won the last two visits to Catalonia 4-1 each in the 2024/25 season.

Seven of Barcelona’s eight games this season exceeded 2.5 goals. PSG scored in all of their last 100 Champions League matches.

• Barcelona: four wins in the last five games, including victories over Real Sociedad (2-1) and Real Oviedo (3-1) in La Liga.
• PSG: four wins in five recent matches, including 2-0 over Auxerre and 4-0 over Atalanta; sole loss was 1-0 to Marseille.

Lewandowski has six goals in the Spanish league. Gonçalo Ramos has four in Ligue 1.

Broadcast and game conditions

The match airs live on TNT Sports and HBO Max, with coverage starting at 3:30 PM. Ge.globo provides real-time narration and post-game analysis. Tickets start at 50 euros on Barcelona’s official website for the 55,000-capacity stadium.

Barcelona’s weather forecast predicts partly cloudy skies, 22°C, and 10 km/h winds. With no rain expected, 60% humidity favors high-intensity football.