PSG v Barcelona LIVE: Team news and updates as European heavyweights clash in Champions League
Paris Saint-Germain host Barcelona in a Champions League contest that will determine which team ends the evening at the top of the league table.
It’s a battle between the French champions and the Spanish champions who are both unbeaten in the league phase so far and have collected a perfect run of two wins from two.
PSG sit top of the tree as things stand due to their superior goal difference which was helped by a 4-2 victory away from home against Manchester City last week. Luis Enrique’s men cruised to a win at the Etihad Stadium and proved why they are one of the favourites to defend their European title once again.
Barcelona, meanwhile, have been superbly impressive in their opening two league phase games. They swept Feyenoord aside 5-1 in their opening match before eclipsing Galatasaray 4-1 at home last time out. PSG are, of course, a huge step up in class so can Hansi Flick’s side earn themselves a third victory tonight?
Follow all the action from the Champions League with our live blog below:
PSG v Barcelona live
Paris Saint-Germain host Barcelona in the Champions League | Kick off at 8pm, live on TNT Sports 2
PSG and Barca both unbeaten in Europe this season
Luis Enrique's side defeated Man City last time out with Barca victorious over Galatasaray
PSG's last outing
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Paris Saint-Germain host Barcelona in the Champions League tonight.
PSG defeated Manchester City 4-2 away from home last week in what was a sblime performance from the reigning champions against the Premier League leaders.
Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha slotted three goals past Gianluigi Donnarumma in just over 30 minutes to give the French champions an unassailable lead.
Erling Haaland responded with a brace in the second half but Maghnes Akliouche’s goal just after the hour mark secured all the points.
Good evening!
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Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of tonight’s Champions League action between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona.
It’s a match up of European heavyweights with both teams winning their respective domestic leagues last season.
PSG are also the reigning Champions League winners but Barca will be aiming to clinch that title away from them. For now though, both clubs are aiming for a top eight finish in the league phase and the winner of tonight’s match will sit top of the table on a perfect nine points from nine.
We’ll have all the updates and team news throughout the evening so stick with us.
