Barça vs PSG: The Champions League Showdown That Could Rewrite the Rematch Script
1 octobre 2025
Match Preview: Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League
Barcelona hosts Paris Saint‑Germain at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium tonight, as the second matchday of the Champions League group stage unfolds.
Barça president Joan Laporta spoke to Sport, calling Barcelona‑PSG one of the best matches you can watch in the competition. He noted they had hoped for this clash last year, but it did not happen, and he hopes it will be a great game and that Barça will win.
Loporta recalled PSG’s superiority over Barcelona in 2024 and stressed that today’s game is an opportunity for Barça to get revenge on the defending champions.
He added that last season’s clash would have been the standout match, but Barça fell short of the final; there is extra motivation to beat PSG here, especially after a controversial sending-off for Araujo.
On injuries, Laporta said it will be a highly competitive match and that Barça has a very competitive squad, just like PSG.
He also noted that both teams are missing players due to injuries, which is unfortunate but leaves no room for excuses.
Regarding Luis Enrique, the PSG coach and former Barça boss, Laporta said he is loved by Barça fans, and Barça still hold him in high regard.
When asked about Hans Flick’s comments that Barça are among the favourites to win the competition, Laporta said he was happy Flick sees Barça at the top and trusts his players to perform well in Europe, hoping those words translate to results.
Flick himself had insisted that Lamine Yamal must give his best to reach the summit; Laporta echoed the sentiment, stressing Barça’s depth with players like Lamine and Pedri, but adding that football is a team sport.
Barcelona’s squad for the PSG match was announced with a blend of experience and youth, showcasing a lineup capable of competing at the highest level.
The fixture is described as a postponed final from last season, with PSG lifting continental honors for the first time and Barça’s campaign ending in a dramatic 3–3 draw with Inter at Montjuïc followed by a 3–4 extra-time loss at San Siro.
There will also be a notable off-field duel between coaches Luis Enrique and Hans Flick, each enjoying success with their clubs this year.
Flick and Enrique both spoke fondly of each other, with Enrique expressing his admiration for Barça and his friend Flick, while Flick stressed the magnitude of facing Barcelona.
Both coaches have left a mark on their teams; Barça and PSG were among the most potent attacking outfits last season, with Barça leading the way in goals and PSG close behind.
Enrique and Flick have helped shape the champions’ mentality at their clubs. Enrique has long championed a team-first approach, while Flick inherited a Barça side in transition but guided them to domestic glory and a strong European performance.
In short, tonight’s game promises to showcase two of Europe’s most ambitious teams in a contest that could tilt the balance in the group and beyond.
Punchline time: If this match were a sniper, it would shoot for the corners of the net—pow, top bins. And if the ball had a dating profile, it would say, “Swipe right for goals.”
Punchline 2: The only thing sharper than the chalk on the tactical board tonight might be the edge of your seat—bring a cushion, the drama is coming with a volley of jokes and shots on target.
