FC Barcelona: the management of PSG stars is also being talked about in Catalonia

Tuesday evening, it is perhaps the two best teams of the moment who will face each other: Paris Saint-Germain welcomes…

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 8:29 AM

Key Things to Know

Barcelona observers are concerned that Paris Saint-Germain's domestic squad rotation gives the French side a physical advantage.
Ousmane Dembélé has played only 37 percent of available Ligue 1 minutes for Paris Saint-Germain this season.
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Raphinha have played 91.5 percent and 80 percent of possible league minutes respectively.

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FC Barcelona faces Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes in the Champions League group stage amid growing discussion surrounding squad rotation. Observers across Europe and in Catalonia note that PSG manager Luis Enrique has heavily rotated his squad in domestic play, allowing key stars valuable rest ahead of major European fixtures.

In contrast, Barcelona's key players have carried significantly heavier workloads in La Liga. Ousmane Dembélé has played just 37 percent of possible Ligue 1 minutes, whereas Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Raphinha have played 91.5 percent and 80 percent of domestic minutes, sparking concerns in Catalonia over player freshness.

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FC Barcelona: the management of PSG stars is also being talked about in Catalonia

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