Overview
- Paris sit third on 13 points and a win in Lisbon would very likely confirm direct qualification to the last 16, with every place carrying extra weight for future home second legs; a draw would push the decision to the Newcastle match on January 28.
- Midfielder João Neves remains out with a muscular issue, with Luis Enrique stressing the club will not take risks and noting he could have featured if this were a final.
- Achraf Hakimi and Ibrahim Mbaye are rested after playing the Africa Cup of Nations final, and Lucas Hernandez serves the second match of his suspension.
- The traveling party numbers 18 players, including 18-year-old Noah Nsoki, who receives his first Champions League call-up.
- Ousmane Dembélé’s strong form drew praise from Enrique as a on-field leader, and left-back Nuno Mendes called his return to face formative club Sporting a special moment.