Overview
- Luis Enrique is weighing late fitness calls on Vitinha, João Neves and Fabián Ruiz, with Marquinhos, Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia sidelined or doubtful after recent issues.
- French reports describe a cautious load‑management approach at PSG as players voice concerns about muscle problems during a congested start to the season.
- Spain’s national anti‑violence commission has labeled Barça–PSG high risk, the game will be played at Montjuïc during Camp Nou renovations, and the away allocation is set at 2,700 according to Le Parisien.
- Barcelona’s build‑up includes refereeing controversy after Real Sociedad goalkeeper Álex Remiro said the match official admitted an error before the equalizer in their 2–1 Liga win.
- Marseille host Ajax on Tuesday in the first Champions League match at the Vélodrome since November 2022, arriving on two straight league wins as Roberto De Zerbi praises new recruits and Matt O’Riley highlights the home crowd’s impact.