The two teams many thought would meet in the 2024–25 Champions League final finally face-off, with Barcelona hosting Paris Saint-Germain in the marquee matchup of the week in Europe.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta will get his wish of facing the current European champions, as Barça look to remain undefeated this season. Hansi Flick’s side defeated Real Sociedad last time out to go top of La Liga and they kicked off their league phase campaign with a 2–1 win over Newcastle United at St James’ Park.
Luis Enrique returns to the place where he won the first of his two trebles as a manager. PSG are fresh-off defeating Auxerre in Ligue 1 and will want to replicate their away win vs. Barcelona during the 2023–24 quarterfinals, which remains Barça’s last home Champions League defeat to date.
Injuries on both teams have somewhat dampened the mood surrounding arguably the most anticipated match of the 2025–26 league phase. Nevertheless, this is still a massive clash that will see potentially the two best teams in the world battle it out for 90 minutes.
Here’s guide to the game.






