One massive Champions League clash go land on Wednesday evening as Barcelona host holders Paris Saint-Germain for Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. Both teams don start dia European campaign with wins – Barca beat Newcastle United, while PSG hammer Atalanta BC.
Match Preview
Barcelona don dey chase European glory since over 10 years ago when Luis Enrique dey coach. Now, Hansi Flick men dey look ready again. For St. James’ Park, Rashford – wey dey on loan from Manchester United – score two goals against Newcastle to give Barca winning start.
La Blaugrana don win five straight matches across all competitions, including La Liga wins over Getafe, Real Oviedo and Real Sociedad. Dem dey top La Liga after Real Madrid shockingly lose 5-2 for derby against Atletico.
For Europe, Barca no dey dull at home – dem don score three goals or more in six of dia last seven UCL home games, racking up 75 goals in just 17 matches.
PSG on dia own start dia title defense strong, hammering Atalanta 4-0 with goals from Marquinhos, Kvaratskhelia, Mendes and Ramos. But just after dat, dem lose 1-0 to Marseille before bouncing back with 2-0 win over Auxerre.
Recent history favour PSG as dem don beat Barcelona 4-1 away in 2021 and again in 2024. If dem repeat am this time, na new European record because no team don ever beat Barca three times in a row for dia home ground.
Team News
Lamine Yamal, Ballon d’Or runner-up, return from injury last weekend and even assist Lewandowski winner against Real Sociedad. He dey likely start against PSG.
But Barca still miss plenty key players: Ter Stegen, Gavi, Joan Garcia, Fermin Lopez and Raphinha all dey injured. Balde fit return, while Szczesny still dey keep goal.
For PSG, Ousmane Dembele, Ballon d’Or winner, no fit play till late October. Marquinhos, Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue also miss out. Joao Neves, Fabian Ruiz and Vitinha travel with team but e still dey uncertain if dem go start.
Barcelona possible XI: Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, Araujo, Martin; Pedri, De Jong; Yamal, Olmo, Rashford; Lewandowski
PSG possible XI: Chevalier; Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Mendes; Lee, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery; Mbaye, Ramos, Barcola
Prediction
We say: Barcelona 3-1 PSG
With PSG squad ravaged by injuries and missing key attackers, e go hard for dem to cope with Barca firepower. Yamal, Rashford and Lewandowski fit cause wahala as Barcelona take big step towards dethroning di champions.
