Overview
- The official lineup names Ousmane Dembélé and captain Marquinhos on the bench, with Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes starting and Illia Zabarnyi partnering Willian Pacho in central defense.
- Senny Mayulu starts as a false nine flanked by Bradley Barcola and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, while Vitinha, Warren Zaïre-Emery and Désiré Doué form the midfield trio.
- Dembélé is available after a severe right hamstring injury sustained on September 5 with France and could make his first club appearance since winning the 2025 Ballon d'Or.
- Luis Enrique reiterates that PSG will take no risks with returnees and says any minutes for Dembélé will depend on training sensations.
- Fabián Ruiz and João Neves remain out, PSG arrive on six points seeking a third straight group win, and Leverkusen continue a transitional season under Kasper Hjulmand with multiple absences and a reshaped squad.