Both of these clubs will be looking for a win here. But the favourites, PSG, are likely to emerge victorious in their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash
Match info: UEFA Champions League
Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris
Date: Wednesday, 17th September 2025
Time: 8 pm Nigerian time
Kicking off the defence of their crown, Paris Saint-Germain return to Champions League action on Wednesday, when Atalanta BC visit Parc des Princes.
Last season, PSG finally broke through and lifted the trophy thanks to a spectacular success in the final, and they now begin the 2025-26 league phase at home to La Dea.
Head-to-head:
- Both teams have met just once in the UEFA Champions League, and PSG won 2-1.
- This will be the second-ever confrontation between these clubs.
- Paris Saint-Germain are on a four-match winning streak.
- Atalanta have won only one of their last three matches.
- Their only game produced 3 goals.
Form:
- PSG in all competitions: W-W-W-W-W
- Atalanta in all competitions: D-D-W
Team News:
- Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue and Lucas Beraldo will not be in action for PSG. They are injured. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Kang Lee might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.
- Atalanta will be without the services of Mitchel Bakker, Sead Kolasinac and Gianluca Scamacca. They are all injured. They might also miss out on Ederson and Ademola Lookman due to their fitness issues.
Player(s) to watch:
- Bradley Barcola is coming in after scoring an important brace in his previous league game for Paris Saint-Germain. Bradley Barcola has performed up to the standards and is going to play a crucial part in the final third for his side in the absence of Ousmane Dembele.
- Charles De Ketelaere scored a sensational brace, which helped Atalanta secure a 4-1 win in their previous league fixture. The 24-year-old from Belgium will have an essential role to play in the attacking front for the visitors. He looked in good touch and will be looking to carry forward his form.