Chelsea x PSG: confirmed lineup and where to watch in the Champions League
Chelsea faces PSG this Tuesday (17) at Stamford Bridge, in the round of 16 of Liga of UEFA’s Campeões. The clash is scheduled for 5pm (Brasília time), with the French taking the advantage after their 5-2 victory in the first leg, at Parc des Princes. Os Blues need a significant reaction to reverse the aggregate score and advance to the quarterfinals of the competition.
The match represents the second duel between the teams in the knockout stage, with PSG demonstrating superiority in the first match. Coach Liam Rosenior seeks to exploit the home factor to attempt an unlikely turnaround, while Luis Enrique leads the Parisian team in search of a smooth classification.
Where to watch Chelsea x PSG live
The game will be broadcast exclusively on HBO Max, a streaming platform available to subscribers. Fans also follow plays in real time through portals specializing in European football. Não there is an open TV broadcast on Brasil for this confrontation.
Confirmed and probable lineups
Chelsea enters the field with Robert Sánchez in goal. The defense has Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah and Marc Cucurella. In the middle, Moisés Caicedo and Enzo Fernández form the base, with Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto and João Pedro in attack. Coach Liam Rosenior adjusted the team after recent absences, with Levi Colwill and Reece James out due to injury, in addition to Mykhaylo Mudryk being suspended.
PSG lines up Matvey Safonov in goal. The defensive line includes Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho and Nuno Mendes. In midfield, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha and João Neves dictate the pace, while Ousmane Dembélé, Bradley Barcola and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia make up the offensive sector. Luis Enrique has an almost complete squad, with few confirmed casualties.
Recent history and team performance
Chelsea comes from mixed results in Premier League, with victories alternating with draws that keep the team in the fight for the continental classification zone. Nos In the last five games, the London team recorded two wins, two draws and one defeat, showing defensive irregularities. PSG dominates Ligue 1 and arrives motivated after the defeat in the first game, with three consecutive victories in the national league before the return duel.
In recent direct confrontations, PSG has the advantage in the current aggregate. The French team exploits speed in counterattacks, while Chelsea relies on ball possession and high pressure to create opportunities.
Curiosities and individual highlights
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia stands out as a key player for PSG, with decisive goals in the first leg. Cole Palmer appears as Chelsea’s main offensive weapon, responsible for assists and dangerous finishes. The duel brings together young talents like João Neves and Warren Zaïre-Emery in the Parisian midfield against the experience of Enzo Fernández.
Top scorers in the competition include the likes of Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembélé for PSG, who racked up important goals in the knockout stages. Chelsea has João Pedro in good form to try to discount the score.
Refereeing and game conditions
Slavko Vinčić referees the match, assisted by the Slovenian team. The referee has experience in high-level matches at Champions League. Em Londres, the weather presents partly cloudy skies, with mild temperatures and a low chance of rain, favoring the pace of the game on the Stamford Bridge lawn.
Tickets and atmosphere at the stadium
Tickets for the game sold out quickly among Chelsea fans, who are hoping to sell out Stamford Bridge. The expectation is for a full house to support the team in an attempt to reverse the disadvantage. PSG has a limited presence of visiting fans.
The clash promises intensity from the start, with Chelsea pressing and PSG managing the advantage. The classification advances to whoever surpasses the aggregate.
