Paris Saint-Germain host Barcelona at home in the third round of the Champions League on Tuesday 20 October 2026. The match kicks off at 20:00 Morocco and Algeria time, and 22:00 Saudi Arabia and Egypt time, and will be broadcast on beIN Sports.
Both teams enter the match with six points from two games, with Paris Saint-Germain top on goal difference ahead of second-placed Barcelona. Each team comes into the game on a run of domestic and European victories, making this a highly anticipated encounter.
Predicted Paris Saint-Germain line-up
Paris Saint-Germain are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation, based on their last official starting XI in the match Strasbourg vs Paris Saint-Germain on 17 October 2026. This line-up may change due to injuries or rotation, but we have no information about confirmed absences.
- Goalkeeper: M. Safonov
- Defence: W. Zaïre-Emery (captain), I. Zabarnyi, L. Hernández, L. Digne
- Midfield: João Neves, Drew Fernández, Lucas Beraldo
- Attack: M. Akliouche, Ferran Torres, K. Kvaratskhelia
Predicted Barcelona line-up
Barcelona, meanwhile, are expected to play a 4-2-3-1 formation, based on their last official starting XI in the match Real Betis vs Barcelona on 17 October 2026. As with the opponent, this line-up is only predicted and may change due to injuries or rotation, with no information available to us about any absences.
- Goalkeeper: Joan García
- Defence: Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, J. Espart
- Midfield: Rodri, Pedri (captain), Lamine Yamal, Fermín López, Karim Adeyemi
- Attack: Gabriel Jesus
InfoSports stats
- Paris Saint-Germain have scored 10 goals in two Champions League matches this season (an average of 5 goals per game).
- Barcelona have conceded only two goals in two Champions League matches, while scoring 9 goals.
- In their last recorded meeting on 1 October 2025, Paris Saint-Germain beat Barcelona 2-1 in the Champions League (league phase).
Both teams are preparing for this European summit in high spirits, after a series of consecutive victories in the league and the continental competition. The match will be a real test of the strength of both attacking lines, especially with Paris Saint-Germain’s scoring prowess and Barcelona’s combination of attacking efficiency and defensive solidity.