PSG v Barcelona – Europe’s most exciting match-up?

Paris St-Germain and Barcelona, the current top two in this season's Champions League, meet on Tuesday.

By Jonty Colman · BBC

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 8:52 AM

Key Things to Know

PSG and Barcelona meet as the Champions League's top two scoring teams in match week three.
PSG are the defending Champions League holders after winning back-to-back European titles under manager Luis Enrique.
Barcelona have scored three or more goals in 10 of their 11 matches across all competitions this season.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Paris St-Germain face Barcelona on Tuesday in match week three of the Champions League league phase, meeting as the competition's top two scoring teams. Managed by former Barca boss Luis Enrique, reigning European champions PSG sit ahead of Barcelona on goals scored after previously beating them 2-1 at this stage last season.

Both sides have demonstrated remarkable firepower, with Barcelona scoring 192 goals in 68 games and PSG netting 154 in 67 since the 2025 Club World Cup. The fixture features prominent former Barcelona figures such as Ferran Torres and Ousmane Dembele alongside Ballon d'Or contender Lamine Yamal.

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