The Champions League is back for PSG, with a crucial trip to Leverkusen this Tuesday, October 21 (9 PM, Canal+). The goal: secure the top spot in the group and move closer to the Round of 16. Here are the starting lineups.
Some key absences remain. PSG will once again be without João Neves and Fabián Ruiz, both still recovering. The Parisian midfield will rely heavily on Warren Zaïre-Emery, outstanding in recent weeks, supported by Vitinha and Kang-In Lee.
Luis Enrique has sprung a few surprises: Marquinhos starts on the bench, replaced in central defense by Zabarnyi alongside Pacho. Nuno Mendes and Hakimi take up the full-back positions. Chevalier is in goal, with Vitinha as the holding midfielder, Zaïre-Emery and Mayulu in the middle. Up front, Barcola plays on the left, Doué in the center, and Kvaratskhelia on the right — though Mayulu could also shift up top depending on the phase of play.
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PSG: Chevalier – Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Mendes – Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Mayulu – Kvaratskhelia, Doué, Barcola
Leverkusen: Flekken – Andrich, Badé, Tapsoba – Arthur, Garcia, Fernandez, Grimaldo – Echeverri, Kofane, Poku
A Strict but Balanced Referee
Spanish referee Jesus Gil Manzano will take charge of the match. A regular in European competitions, he hands out plenty of yellow cards (3.8 per game) but very few reds. His firm yet measured style should suit the high-voltage clash expected at the BayArena.
Context: German Pressure, Parisian Calm
PSG enter the match with two wins from two, confident yet focused. Leverkusen, meanwhile, have drawn both their games (against Copenhagen and PSV) and can no longer afford to slip up. Expect a high-intensity battle — a German side under pressure against a Paris team sure of its strength and eager to make a statement in Europe.
Kick-off: Tuesday, October 21, 9 PM on Canal+.
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