Paris Saint-Germain will host FC Barcelona at the Parc des Princes in the third round of the Champions League, with both European heavyweights aiming to make a statement in the league phase.

The meeting brings together two of the competition’s leading clubs, with attention now turning to the players expected to start in Paris.

PSG

PSG have doubts over Nuno Mendes after he was affected by an injury last weekend. Maghnes Akliouche is also uncertain ahead of the match.

The Parisian club will be without Senny Mayulu and Alessandro Longoni, who remain in the treatment phase and have not recovered in time for the fixture.

PSG’s probable XI

Goalkeeper: Matvey Safonov

Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Lucas Digne

Midfielders: Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz

Forwards: Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

FC Barcelona

Barcelona have been boosted by Raphinha’s return to competitive action. However, the Catalan club still faces uncertainty over Gabriel Jesus’ availability for the trip to the Parc des Princes.

Andreas Christensen and young forward Roony Bardghji will both miss the game and are unavailable for selection.

Barcelona’s probable XI

Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia

Defenders: Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Joao Cancelo

Midfielders: Pedri, Rodri, Fermin Lopez

Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Anthony Gordon

The third-round Champions League league-phase fixture between PSG and Barcelona is approaching, with both sides set to contest one of the most anticipated matches of the round.

The odds listed by 1xbet put PSG at 2.40 to win, while a draw is priced at 4.20 and a Barcelona victory at 2.50.