In further bad news for the Parisians, the Ballon d’Or runner-up Lamine Yamal is back fit and firing for Barcelona. He returned to action after shaking off a groin injury as they beat Real Sociedad 2-1 at the weekend.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Barcelona vs PSG is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off today, Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
Where to watch Barcelona vs PSG
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 4, with coverage starting at 7.45pm BST ahead of an 8pm kick-off.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog!
Barcelona vs PSG team news
Barcelona have had their fair share of injuries already this season, though Yamal’s return is a considerable boost especially with Raphinha and Fermin Lopez also sidelined.
Gavi is out for up to five months after being sent for knee surgery, while goalkeepers Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Joan Garcia complete the injury list.
Marcus Rashford will be expected to return to the left flank in Raphinha’s absence, while Robert Lewandowski will lead the line. The Polish striker has four goals in six La Liga appearances this season.
PSG have been rocked by injuries in the early parts of this season, not that it has affected their results.
Dembele remains sidelined and has been sent to recover in Dubai, while Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Desire Doue and club captain Marquinhos are all unavailable too.
Sidelined: Ousmane Dembele
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Barcelona vs PSG prediction
There is very little to separate Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. The Spaniards, who have not lost a competitive match since May, are on remarkable form, but so too are the visitors.
While PSG are, of course, the current European champions, they will struggle to get by without their star names.
The prospect of a depleted PSG backline and midfield having to contend with a returning Yamal and an on-form Robert Lewandowski should leave the travelling support nervous.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
These sides last came together in the quarter-final of the 2023-24 Champions League. In the second leg, PSG scored three second-half goals to secure progression to the semi-finals, winning 6-4 on aggregate.
Barcelona vs PSG match odds
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
