LIVE - PSG-Barça: Dembélé leaves due to injury, his replacement misses two huge chances

This Tuesday, on the occasion of the 3rd Champions League matchday, Paris Saint-Germain will host FC Barcelona for a match that promises to be explosive at the Parc des Princes. Highlights - Ferran Torres scores against Garcia! (0-0, 25th) - Raphinha shoots on Safonov! (0-0, 21st) - Dembélé is injured! (0-0, 19th) - Olmo misses the shot! (0-0, 14th) - It's heating up in the PSG area! (0-0, 10th) - Dembélé and Doué overwhelm too much (0-0, 5th) - Kvaratskhelia hits the post! (0-0, 2nd) - Let's go! - The Parisian lineup: Hernandez preferred over Zaïre-Emery Olmo injured, change for Barça (0-0, 27th) A blow also for Barça! Olmo was injured in a duel with Vitinha and must give up his place to Fermin Lopez. Ferran Torres scores against Garcia! (0-0, 25th) What an opportunity for PSG! Served behind the Catalan defense, Joao Neves deflects the ball to Ferran Torres, who loses his duel with Garcia. The ball reaches the Barcelona goalkeeper's forehead. Dembélé's injury in video Raphinha shoots on Safonov! (0-0, 21st) Great opportunity for Barça! Raphinha manages to make the difference in the area and get into a shooting position, but his shot goes directly to Safonov. The Brazilian was on the wrong foot. Change for PSG (0-0, 20th) It is Ferran Torres who compensates for Dembélé's departure due to injury. The Ballon d'Or goes straight to the locker room! Dembélé is injured! (0-0, 19th) A blow for PSG! Dembélé was injured in his left thigh while accelerating, he will have to give up his place. Hernandez stops Raphinha (0-0, 18th) Barça attacks after the free-kick poorly executed by Vitinha. Raphinha dives into the area, but he is stopped by Hernandez's authoritative intervention. Yellow card for Cancelo (0-0, 17th) The left-back of Barça is warned for an untimely intervention on Doué, who had made the difference on the right. Olmo misses the shot! (0-0, 14th) Oh Raphinha combines with Gordon and finds Olmo, who tries his luck at mid-range. His powerful right shot narrowly misses the frame. Yamal is discreet (0-0, 12th) Barça is better, but Yamal remains very discreet in his right wing. For now… It's heating up in the PSG area! (0-0, 10th) Cubarsi is receiving a long free-kick in the Parisian area, his pass to the second post is good for Gordon, who cannot shoot. The Parisian defense was out of position in this action. Barça reacts (0-0, 9th) Suffering for five minutes, Barça is entering its match. The Catalans lose less the ball and manage to maneuver in the Parisian camp. Safonov calm (0-0, 7th) Barça gets its first corner, after a beautiful full-field run by Pedri. Cubarsi is served at the second post, but his header poses no problem for Safonov. Dembélé and Doué overwhelm too much (0-0, 5th) PSG continues to press and win excellent balls in the opposing camp. Dembélé and Doué try one after another, but their too overwhelmed attempts do not worry Garcia. Barça has trouble (0-0, 4th) The Catalans suffer the Parisian pressing and cannot build play. Kvaratskhelia hits the post! (0-0, 2nd) Already a huge opportunity for PSG! Served by Fabian Ruiz, Kvaratskhelia shoots at the edge of the area, his shot hits the right post. The ball comes back to Dembélé, who misses the frame towards the goal. The Ballon d'Or is finally signaled in an offside position. Let's go! PSG kicks off! Have a good match in our company! Kick-off is imminent Both teams enter the pitch of the Parc des Princes, in an enormous atmosphere. Note that this clash will be refereed by the English referee Michael Oliver. Place to the C1 anthem. Désiré Doué, the man of the great evenings The 21-year-old Parisian forward is not only talented, he is also a workhorse and a versatile player who has everything to please Luis Enrique. An article to read here: "He will go as high as possible": how Désiré Doué became the X factor of the great European evenings of PSG Team composition PSG: Safonov – Hakimi, Marquinhos (cap.), Pacho, Hernandez – Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz – Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia Barcelona: Garcia – Cancelo, Cubarsi, Martin, Espart – Pedri, Bernal, Olmo – Yamal, Raphinha (cap.), Gordon Vitinha and the Parisians finish their warm-up Yamal in a cloud, PSG is warned In the World Cup, the 19-year-old prodigy has been swimming along since the beginning of the season. A treat for the spectators… and a major challenge for PSG. Lucas Hernandez will have a lot to do tonight in his wing. An article to read here: PSG-Barça: "He is special, really different": the virtuoso Lamine Yamal in representation at the Parc des Princes The Parisians warming up The atmosphere has risen even further with the entry of the PSG players for the warm-up. A few moments before, the Catalans were greeted by a big uproar. Security side, nothing to report While some voices were raised to ask for a postponement of the match, due to the mobilization of law enforcement against the violence and looting of the last few days, this pre-match is taking place in a usual climate, without particular tension. No incidents to report around the Parc des Princes. Twenty years of epic duels The two clubs have faced each other 16 times so far, before tonight's match. A classic on the European scale. An article to read here: PSG-Barça: Guérin as libero, comeback, Mbappé superstar… From 1995 to 2025, the striking duels An already burning atmosphere at the Parc des Princes Dembélé's huge series in the C1 Again in the attack of the Parisian side, Ousmane Dembélé has scored at least one goal in the last six Champions League matches for PSG. Another goal tonight would allow him to equal Edinson Cavani's record (scorer of the last seven consecutive matches). A final before time? Le Figaro is divided The meeting between Parisians and Barcelonans promises thrills and sparks. But is it already the final before time in this Champions League? A debate to follow here: Champions League: is the dream match PSG-Barça a final before time? Le Figaro disagrees Safonov warming up The goalkeepers of both clubs are currently on the pitch of the Parc des Princes for the warm-up. Safonov received a nice ovation from the supporters. tve The star war at the Parc des Princes A large part of the football world will have its eyes on this clash, which pits the top two teams in this group. Easy winner of Slovan Bratislava for his entry (6-1), PSG struck very strongly last week, winning on Manchester City's pitch (2-4). The level is likely to rise a little more against the European champions tonight, as Barça seems euphoric in this start to the season. Led by a cloud-like Yamal, the Catalans have the opportunity to send a message to Europe tonight. The Barcelona lineup: Rodri left on the bench Five days before the Clasico against Real Madrid, Hansi Flick made the strong choice to leave Rodri in midfield. It is the young Bernal who starts, alongside Pedri and Olmo. Raphinha regains a starting spot in front, while Martin, long uncertain, is well present in central defense. Espart compensates for Koundé's absence at right-back. The Barcelona XI: Garcia – Cancelo, Cubarsi, Martin, Espart – Pedri, Bernal, Olmo – Yamal, Raphinha (cap.), Gordon The Parisian lineup: Hernandez preferred over Zaïre-Emery Who to replace Nuno Mendes? Luis Enrique has decided and opted for the Hernandez option. The 2018 World Cup champion, preferred over Zaïre-Emery and Digne, will have the heavy burden of facing Yamal in his wing. For the rest, it is classic. Joao Neves is well present in midfield, like Kvaratskhelia on the left wing. The Parisian XI: Safonov – Hakimi, Marquinhos (cap.), Pacho, Hernandez – Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz – Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia Good evening to all! Welcome to the PSG-Barcelona LIVE, the enormous clash of the third day of the Champions League. Kick-off at 9 PM. There are currently no comments regarding this article. Be the first to give your opinion!