Paris Saint-Germain will host Barcelona at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday, Oct. 20, missing their star left back for a Champions League match between two undefeated teams.
The reigning European champions are second in Ligue 1, behind leaders Lyon on goal difference. They've won their last four league games, including a 3-1 comeback victory at Strasbourg on Saturday.
Nuno Mendes will be unavailable for Luis Enrique after the Portuguese defender injured his left thigh in the second half against Strasbourg. Maghnes Akliouche and Senny Mayulu are recovering from injuries but trained on Monday.
Here is how PSG could line up against Barcelona:
PSG predicted lineup vs. Barcelona
- Goalkeeper: Safonov
- Defense: Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Digne
- Midfield: Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz
- Forwards: Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia
Lucas Digne is expected to start at left back, meaning he'll likely face Lamine Yamal. Marquinhos, who missed the trip to Strasbourg, should return to central defense.
PSG team news vs. Barcelona
- Out: Mendes
- Questionable: Akliouche, Mayulu
- Suspended: N/A
Will Nuno Mendes play vs. Barcelona?
Mendes was substituted in the 53rd minute at Strasbourg and is expected to be sidelined for a few weeks. His matchups with Yamal have been key in recent games between the clubs, including PSG's 2-1 win in Barcelona last year.
Luis Enrique said Monday that slowing Yamal will be a team effort without his regular left back."The best way to stop Lamine Yamal is to keep the ball away from Barcelona," said the PSG coach. "If he cannot get the ball, everything is calm."
Paris Saint-Germain vs. Barcelona time, TV
- Date: Tuesday, Oct. 20
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Parc des Princes (Paris, France)
- TV/stream: Paramount+ (Watch on Paramount+), ViX (Watch on Prime Video), UniMas, TUDN
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