Barcelona vs PSG – Champions League Preview, Team News, Odds & Prediction
Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain Preview
Champions League | League Stage
Date: Wednesday, 1 October 2025
Kick-off: 8pm UK
Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
A European heavyweight battle takes centre stage on Wednesday night as Barcelona face reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League group phase. Both sides began their campaigns with convincing wins, setting up a mouth-watering clash in Catalonia.
Match Preview
Barcelona, who haven’t lifted Europe’s top prize since 2015, are eyeing another deep run under Hansi Flick. Their campaign started perfectly with a 2-1 win at Newcastle, where Marcus Rashford stole the headlines with a brace. La Blaugrana have carried that form into La Liga, winning five on the bounce and returning to the top of the table.
At home in Europe, Barcelona are rarely dull – scoring three or more goals in six of their last seven Champions League games in Catalonia. Flick’s side look sharp, averaging three goals per match domestically.
For PSG, Luis Enrique’s men brushed aside Atalanta with a 4-0 rout on opening night, proving their attacking firepower remains intact. But inconsistency lingers – a 1-0 defeat to Marseille in Le Classique served as a reminder of their vulnerabilities. Still, PSG hold a psychological edge, having beaten Barcelona 4-1 in their last two visits (2021 & 2024).
Head-to-Head
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Barcelona have not beaten PSG at home in the Champions League since the famous 2017 Remontada.
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PSG are aiming to become the first side to beat Barça three times in a row away in European competition.
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Their last five meetings: PSG 3 wins | Barcelona 1 win | 1 draw.
Team News
Barcelona welcome back teenage star Lamine Yamal, who created Lewandowski’s winner at the weekend. However, Flick still has a lengthy injury list: Ter Stegen, Gavi, Raphinha, Garcia, and Lopez remain out. Rashford looks set to start again on the left, while youngster Gerard Martin is expected to keep his place in defence.
For PSG, injuries bite harder. Dembele, Kvaratskhelia, Marquinhos and Doue all miss out. Enrique may need to gamble on midfield trio Neves, Ruiz and Vitinha, all carrying knocks. With star man Dembele sidelined, the burden falls heavily on Mbappé, Ramos, and Barcola in attack.
Likely Barcelona XI: Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, Araujo, Martin; Pedri, De Jong; Yamal, Olmo, Rashford; Lewandowski.
Likely PSG XI: Chevalier; Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Mendes; Lee, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery; Mbappé, Ramos, Barcola.
Odds
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Barcelona win: 11/10
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Draw: 13/5
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PSG win: 21/10
(odds may vary – check your bookmaker for latest prices)
Winonbetonline Prediction
Barcelona have momentum, home form and attacking depth. PSG, stripped of key creative stars, may struggle to match the tempo, even with Mbappé’s brilliance. Enrique’s return to Catalonia might not be a happy one.
👉 Prediction: Barcelona 3-1 PSG