PSG-Barça, the problems are piling up!

The absentees are piling up for the clash of the 3rd day of the Champions League between Paris Saint-Germain and…

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 12:29 AM

Key Things to Know

Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona are both dealing with major injury concerns ahead of their Champions League clash.
PSG defender Nuno Mendes is out for several weeks with a thigh injury, while Maghnes Akliouche remains uncertain.
Barcelona right-backs Jules Koundé and Eric Garcia are both ruled out of the trip to Paris with injuries.

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Both Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona are facing an injury crisis ahead of their upcoming Champions League matchday three encounter. PSG full-back Nuno Mendes suffered a thigh injury that will sideline him for several weeks, while winger Maghnes Akliouche remains uncertain due to an ankle problem alongside the long-term absence of Senny Mayulu.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick will be without both of his regular right-backs, Eric Garcia and Jules Koundé. Garcia faces three to four weeks out with a thigh injury, and Koundé is sidelined by an ankle sprain, which means Joao Cancelo is expected to start at the Parc des Princes alongside youngster Xavi Espart.

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PSG-Barça, the problems are piling up!

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