It’s time for one of the Champions League matches we have all been waiting for. On Tuesday night, PSG host Barcelona in Paris in a game from the third round of the competition’s league phase. The current champions of Europe face one of the main contenders for the trophy, while PSG head coach Luis Enrique comes up against his former club.

PSG vs Barcelona Betting Tips

• Over 3.5 Goals;
• Both Teams to Score;
• 1X.

PSG Preview and News

Having won the Champions League in two consecutive seasons, PSG are not a team that needs any introduction. Luis Enrique has created a football monster in the French capital – a team that is playing some of the best football in Europe right now.

During the weekend, Les Parisiens claimed another win in Ligue 1. Enrique’s boys travelled to Strasbourg and secured a solid 3-1 victory. The hosts actually scored first, but PSG dominated from that point onwards. Illia Zabarnyi equalised, while Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue secured all three points.

Once again, Luis Enrique had the opportunity to rotate his squad and keep his players fresh for the big European nights. Dembele, Doue, Hakimi, Mendes, Pacho, Ruiz and Vitinha all started on the bench in Strasbourg. This is something many people talk about – PSG’s ability to rest their stars before big Champions League matches. It gives them a solid advantage.

Barcelona Preview and News

Barcelona have been perfect since the beginning of the season, winning all 11 of their matches in all competitions. However, Barca arrive in Paris with some serious problems, as they have several players missing in defence. Gerard Martin and Eric Garcia picked up injuries during the 5-2 win against Real Betis in La Liga, while Andreas Christensen is also unavailable.

Because of this, Hansi Flick is expected to rotate the defence a little. Most likely, Jules Kounde will move back to his natural centre-back position, where he will partner Pau Cubarsi. This means that Joao Cancelo or Xavi Espart will have to start at right-back.

The good news for Barcelona is the return of their captain, Raphinha. The Brazilian international returned to the pitch during the win against Real Betis. This season, Raphinha has been used as a striker, so he is expected to lead the attack at the Parc des Princes, supported by Lamine Yamal and Anthony Gordon on the flanks.

Head-to-Head Matches

This will be the 17th meeting between PSG and Barcelona. The balance is even between these two teams, with each side having won six matches. There have also been four draws.

PSG vs Barcelona Betting Preview

PSG might be the current kings of Europe, but they are facing a team that has won all of its matches this season. One thing is for sure – PSG and Barcelona are ready to offer us a pure football spectacle. Many pundits believe these are the two best teams in Europe at the moment. Let’s see if they prove it on the pitch!