Hansi Flick’s side will host the reigning European champions on Wednesday.
Barcelona have received a double injury boost ahead of their highly anticipated clash against Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain, with Vitinha and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia doubtful for the game after exiting PSG’s match over the weekend with apparent injuries.
Luis Enrique’s side were able to defeat Auxerre 2–0 to remain top of Ligue 1 after six games. The win took a heavy toll, though, as they now face a daunting trip toFREE NEWSLETTER. US Newsletter. Sign Up to Get Informed With SI FC . dark Yamal’s return is welcomed news after a month where Barcelona were hit by a number of significant injuries. Barcelona are not alone in their injury struggles, however. PSG could potentially be without seven players that started the Champions League final last May in their trip to Spain, something Enrique believes casts a cloud over the matchup.Khvicha Kvaratskhelia suffered an apparent injury in PSG’s latest match. / FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images “Watching a game between Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain with five or six important players not playing... To me it’s a shame, for the manager, Flick, and for fans of both teams,” Enrique said. Speaking specifically about Vitinha and Kvaratskhelia, Enrique detailed that PSG would have to wait for news of their availability for the trip to Barcelona. “We need to wait for the medical staff to tell us tomorrow or the day after what kind of injuries they have,” Enrique said. “We have to stay positive because we need to be able to manage this situation. Paris Saint-Germain are not the only team with injuries. It is the case for every team with such an intense calendar.” Many predicted Barcelona and PSG were bound to face each other in the Champions League final a season ago. Ever since the 2025–26 league phase draw, this was penciled in as one of the most anticipated matches of the opening phase of the Champions League. Despite all the injuries and key players that could miss the clash, Enrique still couldn’t hide his excitement about facing his former club.Every Player that Could Miss Barcelona vs. Paris Saint-Germain Fabian Ruíz , Raphinha and Vitinha could all miss the match between Barcelona and PSG on Oct. 1. / Clive Brunskill/Getty ImagesRoberto Casillas is a Sports Illustrated FC freelance writer covering Liga MX, the Mexican National Team & Latin American players in Europe. He is a die hard Cruz Azul and Chelsea fan.
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