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PSG vs Slovan Bratislava: Team Updates, Lineups, and Predictions for Champions League Clash

PSG and Slovan Bratislava Prepare for Champions League Encounter

This Wednesday, PSG and Slovan Bratislava meet at the Parc des Princes for a UEFA Champions League fixture. PSG are marking their 20th appearance in this competition, having won it twice before, while Slovan Bratislava enters their 6th participation. The match kicks off at 20:00 and will be broadcast live on TNT Sports.

Recent Form

  • PSG lost 1-2 at home to Monaco in their last Ligue 1 match (2026/27 season).
  • Slovan Bratislava were defeated 0-2 by FC DAC 1904 in the Niké Liga regular phase.

Previous Meetings

The last time these two teams faced off, PSG edged out a 1-0 victory.

Unavailable Players

  • PSG: Nuno Mendes is suspended due to an indirect card.
  • Slovan Bratislava: No absences reported.

Likely Starting Lineups

  • PSG (vs Monaco, 04 September 2026): Matvey Safonov; Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho; Warren Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz, João Neves; Maghnes Akliouche, Désiré Doué, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
  • Slovan Bratislava (vs FC DAC 1904, 05 September 2026): Dominik Takác; Cesar Blackman, Kenan Bajric, Kevin Wimmer, Samuel Kozlovsky; Peter Pokorny, Cristian Martínez; Tigran Barseghyan, Daiki Matsuoka, Alasana Yirajang; Andraz Sporar

Key Stats and Facts

  • Manager Luis Enrique has faced Slovan Bratislava twice, with one draw and one loss.
  • Slovan Bratislava have lost only once in their last seven away games.
  • They have suffered just two defeats in their past 13 matches overall.
  • PSG have scored in their last three matches but have conceded goals in five straight games.
  • PSG have gone three games without a win.
  • The two teams have met twice previously, with PSG winning once and Slovan Bratislava never claiming a victory.
  • At Parc des Princes, PSG have one win against Slovan Bratislava from one match played there.
  • This is their first encounter in the Champions League.

Additional Information

  • Referee: Mykola Balakin will officiate the match, making his Champions League debut.
  • There are expectations that Luis Enrique might rotate the squad for this opening Champions League game.
  • UEFA plans to pay tribute to victims in Nepal during the tournament.
  • PSG aim to achieve a historic third consecutive Champions League title.

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