Overview
- Kickoff is set for Wednesday, October 1 at 21:00 local time at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, a fixture billed as part of Matchday 2 under the new league‑phase format and potentially one of Barcelona’s final international nights at Montjuïc before returning to the renovated Camp Nou.
- Broadcasts are confirmed on ESPN with streaming via Disney+ across much of Latin America and on Movistar Liga de Campeones/Movistar Plus+ in Spain, while listings in the United States point to Paramount+ and options in Mexico vary by outlet.
- Both teams arrive after opening wins in Europe, with Barcelona beating Newcastle 2–1 and reigning champion PSG defeating Atalanta 4–0, setting early stakes for placement and momentum.
- Barcelona reports an extensive injury list that includes Marc‑André ter Stegen, Gavi, Fermín López, Raphinha and Joan García, with Lamine Yamal cleared to return to matchday plans.
- PSG travels without key attackers, with Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ruled out and Marquinhos also listed absent in reports, prompting adjustments from coach Luis Enrique.