Paris Saint Germain vs Barcelona Prediction – UEFA Champions League (Europe) Today

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Paris Saint Germain vs Barcelona will take place in the UEFA Champions League (Europe) during the 2026 season on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, at 3:00 PM ET at Parc des Princes. Get our score prediction, match preview, head-to-head (H2H) record, predicted lineups, live score updates, match statistics, and final result for today’s Paris Saint Germain vs Barcelona fixture on LIVESOCCER.UK.COM.

AI Match Prediction

Paris Saint Germain and Barcelona arrive at this Champions League clash perfectly matched, both sitting on six points with identical +7 goal differences. While PSG has secured consecutive victories against Manchester City and Strasbourg, Barcelona’s recent dominance includes high-scoring wins over Real Betis and Galatasaray. Their historical head-to-head record favors the French side, which has claimed three victories in their last five meetings, including two emphatic 4-1 results.

Despite PSG’s historical edge, Barcelona’s clinical attacking output suggests they will challenge the hosts. Expect a tactical stalemate given their symmetrical standing. Predicted Score: 2-2

🤖 AI Match Prediction · Updated October 20, 2026, 3:15 PM ET

Last 5 Matches for Both Teams

Paris Saint Germain

WLDW
DateMatchScoreResult
15 Oct 2026Manchester City vs Paris Saint Germain2 – 4W
11 Oct 2026Paris Saint Germain vs Le Mans3 – 1W
21 Sep 2026Marseille vs Paris Saint Germain1 – 2W
14 Sep 2026Stade Brestois 29 vs Paris Saint Germain0 – 1W
10 Sep 2026Paris Saint Germain vs Slovan Bratislava6 – 1W
Barcelona

WLDW
DateMatchScoreResult
14 Oct 2026Galatasaray vs Barcelona1 – 4W
10 Oct 2026Barcelona vs Getafe3 – 0W
20 Sep 2026Sevilla vs Barcelona1 – 3W
17 Sep 2026Barcelona vs Racing Santander7 – 2W
13 Sep 2026Levante vs Barcelona2 – 4W

Match Preview

Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona meet at the Parc des Princes this Tuesday for a pivotal Matchday 3 fixture in the UEFA Champions League group stage. This encounter renews a storied European rivalry that has produced 16 previous competitive meetings, with Barcelona holding a narrow edge of seven wins to PSG’s five. The history between these clubs is defined by high-stakes drama, most notably the 2017 "La Remontada," where Barcelona overcame a four-goal first-leg deficit to eliminate the Parisians, as well as more recent clashes such as the 2023/24 quarter-final tie that saw the Spanish side fall 3-2 on aggregate.

The current landscape reflects shifting fortunes for both sides. While Barcelona has historically struggled to escape the group stage—failing to reach the Round of 16 in back-to-back seasons between 2021 and 2023—they demonstrated resurgence in the 2023/24 campaign by topping their group and eliminating Napoli. PSG, meanwhile, continues to seek consistency against elite opposition.

With 33 goals conceded across their 16 historical meetings with Barcelona, the Parisian defense faces a significant test against a Catalan squad managed by Xavi, who brings his extensive experience as both a former player and manager to this high-pressure continental stage.

🤖 Match Preview · Updated October 20, 2026, 3:15 PM ET

Match Report

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Final Result Paris Saint Germain vs Barcelona (UEFA Champions League, World)

Final result Paris Saint Germain vs Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League (World) ended with a score of 4 - 2. View match statistics, team lineups, match timeline, goalscorers, and a full match summary.

Goalscorers: ⚽ Désiré Doue 38' | ⚽ Xavi Espart 55' | ⚽ Lucas Hernández 72' | ⚽ Lamine Yamal 79' | ⚽ Vitinha 81' | ⚽ Fabián Ruiz 86'
Cards: 🟨 João Cancelo 17'
Logo Paris Saint Germain
Paris Saint Germain
4 – 2
Match Finished
Logo Barcelona
Barcelona
First Half: 1 – 0  |  Second Half (FT): 4 – 2

📊 Match Result · Updated October 20, 2026, 5:00 PM ET

📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 3:00 PM ET 🏟 Parc des Princes, Paris 🧑‍⚖️ Michael Oliver 🏆 UEFA Champions League — League Stage - 3

Match Statistics

Paris Saint Germain Statistics Barcelona
3.74 expected_goals
2.25
406 Passes accurate
472
13 Shots insidebox
12
9 Shots outsidebox
6
5 Blocked Shots
5
10 Free Kicks
11
14 Shots on Goal
5
3 Goalkeeper Saves
10
3 Shots off Goal
8
2 Offsides
1
477 Total passes
539
22 Total Shots
18
2 Corner Kicks
3
0 Yellow Cards
1
11 Fouls
10
0 Red Cards 0
47% Ball Possession
53%

Team Lineups

Paris Saint Germain

Formation: 4-3-3  |  Manager: Luis Enrique
  • 39. M. Safonov (G)
  • 2. A. Hakimi (D)
  • 5. Marquinhos (D)
  • 51. W. Pacho (D)
  • 21. L. Hernández (D)
  • 87. João Neves (M)
  • 17. Vitinha (M)
  • 8. Fabián Ruiz (M)
  • 14. D. Doué (F)
  • 10. O. Dembélé (F)
  • 7. K. Kvaratskhelia (F)
Substitutes:
  • 11. M. Akliouche (M)
  • 30. L. Chevalier (G)
  • 12. L. Digne (D)
  • 4. Beraldo (D)
  • 27. Pedro Fernández (M)
  • 22. M. Godts (F)
  • 24. Senny Mayulu (M)
  • 80. Adam Mouak (G)
  • 47. Quentin Ndjantou Mbitcha (F)
  • 9. Ferran Torres (F)
  • 6. I. Zabarnyi (D)
  • 33. W. Zaïre-Emery (M)

Barcelona

Formation: 4-2-3-1  |  Manager: H. Flick
  • 1. Joan García (G)
  • 12. X. Espart (D)
  • 5. Pau Cubarsí Paredes (D)
  • 18. Gerard Martín (D)
  • 2. João Cancelo (D)
  • 22. Marc Bernal (M)
  • 8. Pedri (M)
  • 10. Lamine Yamal (M)
  • 20. Dani Olmo (M)
  • 17. A. Gordon (M)
  • 11. Raphinha (F)
Substitutes:
  • 3. Alejandro Balde (D)
  • 41. A. Campos (D)
  • 21. F. de Jong (M)
  • 4. B. Farinas (M)
  • 7. Fermín (M)
  • 9. Gabriel Jesus (F)
  • 6. Gavi (M)
  • 25. D. Livaković (G)
  • 16. Rodri (M)
  • 13. W. Szczęsny (G)
  • 29. H. Abdelkarim (F)
  • 14. K. Adeyemi (F)

👥 Team Lineups · Updated October 20, 2026, 2:34 PM ET

Match Timeline

17' 🟨 João Cancelo Yellow Card
20' 🔄 Ousmane Dembélé ⬅ Ferrán Torres Substitution 1
27' 🔄 Daniel Olmo Carvajal ⬅ Fermín López Substitution 1
38' ⚽ Désiré Doue (João Neves) Normal Goal
55' ⚽ Xavi Espart (Fermín López) Normal Goal
59' 🔄 Marcos Aoás Corrêa ⬅ Ilya Zabarnyi Substitution 2
59' 🔄 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ⬅ Maghnes Akliouche Substitution 3
60' 🔄 Raphael Dias Belloli ⬅ Karim Adeyemi Substitution 2
60' 🔄 Pedri ⬅ Pablo Martín Páez Gavira Substitution 3
60' 🔄 Marc Bernal ⬅ Rodrigo Hernandez Cascante Substitution 4
72' ⚽ Lucas Hernández (Désiré Doue) Normal Goal
74' 🔄 Xavi Espart ⬅ Alejandro Balde Substitution 5
78' 🔄 Lucas Hernández ⬅ Warren Zaire-Emery Substitution 4
78' 🔄 Désiré Doue ⬅ Senny Mayulu Substitution 5
79' ⚽ Lamine Yamal Normal Goal
81' ⚽ Vitinha Normal Goal
86' ⚽ Fabián Ruiz (Achraf Hakimi) Normal Goal

Paris Saint Germain - Barcelona H2H

5 Paris Saint Germain Wins
1 Draws
4 Barcelona Wins
Date Home Team Score Away Team Competition
Oct 20, 2026 Paris Saint Germain 4 - 2 Barcelona UEFA Champions League
Oct 1, 2025 Barcelona 1 - 2 Paris Saint Germain UEFA Champions League
Apr 16, 2024 Barcelona 1 - 4 Paris Saint Germain UEFA Champions League
Apr 10, 2024 Paris Saint Germain 2 - 3 Barcelona UEFA Champions League
Mar 10, 2021 Paris Saint Germain 1 - 1 Barcelona UEFA Champions League

Player Ratings

Paris Saint Germain

D. Doué 9.0
Fabián Ruiz 8.2
Vitinha 7.9
João Neves 7.7
A. Hakimi 7.4
K. Kvaratskhelia 7.2
L. Hernández 7.0
O. Dembélé 6.7
I. Zabarnyi 6.5
W. Pacho 6.5
Ferran Torres 6.4

Barcelona

Lamine Yamal 7.8
Joan García 7.7
X. Espart 7.0
Raphinha 6.9
Pedri 6.8
K. Adeyemi 6.5
Gerard Martín 6.3
Marc Bernal 6.3
A. Gordon 6.1
Pau Cubarsí Paredes 6.1
Gavi 6.0

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Paris Saint Germain - Barcelona FAQs

What is the score in Paris Saint Germain vs Barcelona?

Paris Saint Germain menang 4-2 atas Barcelona. Half-time score: 1 - 0.

Who scored in Paris Saint Germain vs Barcelona?

Goals for Paris Saint Germain: ⚽ Désiré Doue 38', ⚽ Lucas Hernández 72', ⚽ Vitinha 81', ⚽ Fabián Ruiz 86'. Goals for Barcelona: ⚽ Xavi Espart 55', ⚽ Lamine Yamal 79'.

Who received yellow cards in Paris Saint Germain vs Barcelona?

Barcelona: João Cancelo 17'.

When is Paris Saint Germain vs Barcelona played?

The match is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 3:00 PM ET.

Where is Paris Saint Germain vs Barcelona played?

The match is being played at Parc des Princes , Paris.

Which competition is this match part of?

This match is part of UEFA Champions League (World) the 2026 in League Stage - 3.

Who is the referee for Paris Saint Germain vs Barcelona?

The match is officiated by referee Michael Oliver.

What was the possession in Paris Saint Germain vs Barcelona?

Paris Saint Germain had 47%, while Barcelona sebesar 53%.

Which formations and managers are involved in Paris Saint Germain vs Barcelona?

Paris Saint Germain play in a formation 4-3-3 managed by Luis Enrique. Barcelona play in a formation 4-2-3-1 managed by H. Flick.

Which players started in Paris Saint Germain vs Barcelona?

Paris Saint Germain: M. Safonov, A. Hakimi, Marquinhos, W. Pacho, L. Hernández, João Neves, Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz, D. Doué, O. Dembélé, K. Kvaratskhelia. Barcelona: Joan García, X. Espart, Pau Cubarsí Paredes, Gerard Martín, João Cancelo, Marc Bernal, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, A. Gordon, Raphinha.

Which substitutions took place in Paris Saint Germain vs Barcelona?

🔄 Ferrán Torres → Ousmane Dembélé 20' | 🔄 Fermín López → Daniel Olmo Carvajal 27' | 🔄 Ilya Zabarnyi → Marcos Aoás Corrêa 59' | 🔄 Maghnes Akliouche → Khvicha Kvaratskhelia 59' | 🔄 Karim Adeyemi → Raphael Dias Belloli 60' | 🔄 Pablo Martín Páez Gavira → Pedri 60' | 🔄 Rodrigo Hernandez Cascante → Marc Bernal 60' | 🔄 Alejandro Balde → Xavi Espart 74' | 🔄 Warren Zaire-Emery → Lucas Hernández 78' | 🔄 Senny Mayulu → Désiré Doue 78'.