By Michelle Ndaga
FC Barcelona will welcome Paris Saint-Germain to the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on October 1, 2025, in a high-stakes UEFA Champions League league-phase encounter marked by the return of 18-year-old star winger Lamine Yamal.
Yamal, who had been sidelined with a thigh strain for three matches, has been cleared to start and is expected to inject fresh energy into Xavi Hernández’s side. His comeback has generated significant excitement, particularly after his pre-match Instagram message: “I’m back, and the mission is also back.”
Barcelona enters the tie looking to break a four-game losing streak against PSG, a rivalry that has intensified in recent seasons. Both clubs are unbeaten in the competition so far and currently sit at the top of their respective domestic leagues, adding further weight to tonight’s showdown.
The Catalans will rely on Yamal’s pace and creativity to unsettle PSG’s defense, while the French champions arrive in strong form, determined to extend their dominance over the Spanish side.
With Yamal’s return and the stakes at their highest, fans are bracing for a fierce battle that could shape the group standings and reignite one of Europe’s most thrilling rivalries.
