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Champions League Injuries Hamper PSG and Barcelona Ahead of Highly Anticipated Clash

27 Sep 2025

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PSG and Barcelona are heading into their highly anticipated Champions League clash on October 1, but both teams are grappling with a wave of injuries. PSG will be without captain Marquinhos for several weeks due to a quadriceps strain, joining Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué on the sideline, although Doué is making progress and may return to the bench. Meanwhile, Barcelona will miss goalkeeper Joan García for at least a month after surgery, while Raphinha is out for three weeks and the squad remains thin, with coach Hansi Flick needing to find rotation solutions as the calendar intensifies. Marcus Rashford’s strong start after joining Barcelona is a positive, including a clutch brace in their win over Newcastle United.Internationally, Manchester City secured a convincing 2-0 win over Napoli in recent Champions League group play while Sporting CP thrashed Kairat Almaty 4-1. In Bundesliga action, Bayern Munich looked formidable in a 4-0 victory over Werder Bremen, and Marseille edged Strasbourg 2-1 in Ligue 1. Premier League fans are gearing up for Gameweek 6, with major focus on Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal. Arsenal have locked down William Saliba to a long-term deal, solidifying their back line before a critical stretch.Across Serie A, Luka Modric and Kevin De Bruyne are now rivals: Modric has transformed AC Milan into contenders since his move from Real Madrid, while De Bruyne has slotted into Napoli’s midfield and scored twice in four games. This weekend’s Milan-Napoli matchup at the San Siro is attracting global attention as both clubs look to maintain perfect starts. Juventus prepares for a heavyweight clash against Atalanta, with both sides keen to shape the league table early.Off the pitch, Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group have taken steps toward buying a La Liga club, a move that could deepen their European influence, according to reports from Tribal Football. Stateside, USL Championship side Indy Eleven scored a rallying victory, and in global news, Barcelona’s inability to return to Camp Nou due to renovations is causing headaches.As fixtures continue and transfer speculation brews, all eyes are on upcoming Champions League group matches, with Arsenal, Villarreal, Bayer Leverkusen, and Juventus set for pivotal contests on October 1. Thanks for tuning in and make sure to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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