PSG vs Tottenham: Predicted Lineups from the Press, Uncertainty Up Front

This Wednesday, on Matchday 5 of the 2025–2026 Champions League league phase, Paris Saint-Germain (5th) host Tottenham (10th) at the Parc des Princes. Kick-off at 9 p.m.CET. But which eleven will Luis Enrique choose? Will the Spanish tactician spring a surprise?

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Analysis: Where Are the Differences?
In Summary

The big question is simple: what PSG will we see against Tottenham? Everyone knows Luis Enrique loves to shake things up. And *L’Équipe* and *Le Parisien* clearly don’t agree on the starting lineup.

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According to Le Parisien (4-3-3)
Kvaratskhelia – Mayulu – Barcola
Ruiz – Vitinha – Neves
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Zaïre-Emery
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According to L’Équipe (4-3-3)
Barcola – Kvaratskhelia – Lee
Ruiz – Vitinha – Neves
Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Zaïre-Emery
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Analysis: Where Are the Differences?

Both newspapers agree on several points: the 4-3-3 system, the Ruiz–Vitinha–Neves midfield trio, and the same defensive line, with Zaïre-Emery once again expected to start at right-back.

The only real disagreement is the attack. Le Parisien places Mayulu as the central striker, supported by Kvaratskhelia and Barcola — a bolder choice, betting on youth and dynamism.
L’Équipe, on the other hand, opts for Lee Kang-in in the front line, with Barcola on the left and Kvaratskhelia shifted to the right — a more technical setup, adding creativity to match Luis Enrique’s possession-based approach.

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In Summary

Both predicted lineups stick to the same overall structure but reflect two different attacking philosophies:
Le Parisien: intensity, speed, verticality.
L’Équipe: technical control, creativity, the Lee–Kvara combination.

The final choice will come down to Luis Enrique… and perhaps more to the players’ physical condition than the opponent. Several PSG players are tired — Kvaratskhelia has openly admitted it. One thing is certain: Dembélé will not be in the starting XI.