Eight key players are set to miss the upcoming UEFA Champions League clash between PSG and Barcelona on October 1, 2025, due to injuries.
The highly anticipated group stage showdown between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona is approaching, yet both teams face significant injury setbacks despite their impressive starts in this season’s competition.
PSG kicked off their European campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Atalanta, showcasing their offensive prowess by netting two goals in each half. This dominant performance came despite the absence of wingers Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé. Meanwhile, Barcelona secured a hard-fought 2-1 win against Newcastle United on English soil, with Marcus Rashford scoring both goals. Both clubs are considered strong contenders for the Champions League trophy, making their encounter at Montjuïc a crucial early test in the group stage.
Injury Report: PSG
PSG captain Marquinhos will be sidelined due to a quadriceps injury sustained during their recent Ligue 1 victory over Marseille. Although the injury is not severe, head coach Luis Enrique confirmed the defender will be out for several weeks.
“Marquinhos experienced some discomfort towards the end of the Marseille game,” Enrique stated. “We’re taking a cautious approach to avoid aggravating the issue. Losing our captain is a significant blow.”
Additionally, João Neves remains unavailable as he continues his recovery under medical supervision, while Ousmane Dembélé is still undergoing rehabilitation. Young talent Désiré Doué is also out but has made encouraging progress by resuming light treadmill running. Reports from Le Parisien suggest he could be fit enough to make the bench against Barcelona.
On a positive note, both Bradley Barcola and João Neves are expected to join the squad’s travel plans and might feature in the upcoming domestic fixture against Auxerre before the Champions League match.
Barcelona’s Injury Status Ahead of PSG Clash
Barcelona, under Hans Flick, are also grappling with a growing injury list. Goalkeeper Joan García is set to miss four to six weeks following arthroscopic surgery, ruling him out of the PSG encounter. Midfielder Gavi remains sidelined with a persistent knee injury, and Fermín López is also unavailable.
The latest setback for Barça is winger Raphinha, who sustained a new injury during training on Thursday, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. He is expected to be out for approximately three weeks, which means he will not travel to Paris.
With both teams missing key players-PSG’s Marquinhos, Dembélé, Doué, and Neves, and Barcelona’s García, Raphinha, Gavi, and Fermín-the depth of each squad will be thoroughly tested. Despite these challenges, the match promises to be a thrilling highlight of the Champions League group stage, given the strong form both sides have shown so far.
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