PSG Could Get Good News Before Facing Barcelona in Champions League

The 2025–26 UEFA Champions League league phase is set, and PSG face a daunting path. After a slow start in last season’s league phase, the French champions are eager to make a strong opening.

Matches against Bayern Munich and Barcelona promise high-stakes clashes, while a showdown with Tottenham Hotspur will be a quick rematch of their intense UEFA Super Cup encounter just weeks ago.

Newcastle United and Athletic Bilbao provide stiff competition, and Bayer Leverkusen, Atalanta and Portuguese champions Sporting Lisbon all stand in PSG’s way on the road to the knockout stage.

Could PSG Get an Offensive Boost Against Barcelona

Le Parisien reports that Désiré Doué could make his return to the team for the trip to Barcelona. Despite suffering an injury during the international break, it appears that Doué might only miss one Champions League game.

🚨 Désiré Doué pourrait effectuer son retour dans l’équipe pour le déplacement à Barcelone ! ⏳🔙❤️💙

🗞️ @le_Parisien_PSG pic.twitter.com/mwCANdoxPs

— Le Meilleur du PSG (@LMDPSG) September 11, 2025

Moreover, Barcelona will be focused on preparing one key player for their upcoming PSG clash. According to Diario AS’ Javi Miguel, Gavi is sidelined for the September 14 match against Valencia due to persistent discomfort in his right knee, which he had surgery on just under two years ago.

The report adds that Gavi is unlikely to play in Barcelona’s Champions League opener against Newcastle United on September 18. As a result, Miguel notes that the more realistic goal is to have him fit for the October 1 showdown with PSG.