Overview

• PSG ruled out Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and captain Marquinhos for Wednesday’s Champions League game in Barcelona.
• Luis Enrique called Pedri “Harry Potter,” said he hopes the midfielder “doesn’t bring his magic wand,” and stressed that controlling the ball will be decisive.
• Midfielders Vitinha and João Neves remain late fitness decisions after training at Montjuïc, with the coach indicating selections will depend on how they feel on match day.
• Achraf Hakimi backed Nuno Mendes as “the best left-back in the world” to contain Lamine Yamal, emphasizing PSG will provide cover to avoid one‑on‑one situations.
• The defending European champions began their title defense with a 4-0 win over Atalanta; the league‑phase match is set for the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona.