Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will welcome PSV Eindhoven to the Parc des Princes on Tuesday for a massive Champions League clash. Both sides aim to bounce back from recent setbacks. Luis Enrique’s PSG side are eager to recover from a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal in their previous European outing, while PSV, the reigning Eredivisie champions, settled for a 1-1 draw with Sporting Lisbon last time out.For PSG, their October meeting with Arsenal was a story of missed opportunities and a chance for redemption gone astray. Three years after Gianluigi Donnarumma’s heroic penalty save denied Bukayo Saka in the Euro 2020 final, the Englishman got his revenge, contributing to both goals in PSG’s loss at the Emirates.Playing against his own – Zinchenko might start against ShakhtarDonnarumma’s shaky performance, including a misjudged effort on Kai Havertz’s opener and a miscommunication that allowed Saka’s free-kick to sail in untouched, only added to the criticism surrounding the Italian shot-stopper. Despite a scrappy 1-0 victory over Girona on matchday one, PSG’s struggles in Europe have them mid-table at 18th in the UCL standings. Domestically, however, they remain unbeaten and dispatched Strasbourg 4-2 with a rotated lineup on Saturday.The match against PSV kicks off a challenging period for PSG, who will soon face Marseille, Lens, and Atletico Madrid. Yet, they carry a strong record at home in the Champions League, unbeaten at the Parc des Princes since a 2020 defeat to Manchester United. PSG have also scored in every European home match since 2015, a streak they’ll look to extend against a PSV side that has struggled on the road in Europe.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Peter Bosz’s PSV endured a 3-1 defeat to Juventus in their Champions League opener, extending a streak of 11 consecutive away matches without a clean sheet in the competition. The Dutch champions nearly secured a win against Sporting Lisbon, only to concede a late equalizer, leaving them in 24th place, clinging to the final playoff spot.Despite their European troubles, PSV are enjoying a perfect start in the Eredivisie, boasting nine wins from nine and leading the domestic table. Their recent 2-1 triumph over AZ Alkmaar also marked their 21st consecutive game with at least one goal. Offense may be their best defense on Tuesday, as they prepare for their first-ever meeting with PSG.🚨🚨LA COMPOSITION PROBABLE POUR LA RÉCEPTION DU PSV :@lequipe pic.twitter.com/wjze7Aot9m— MEGA PSG 🇵🇸 (@MegaPSG_) October 21, 2024 Randal Kolo Muani, fresh off a strong international showing for France with a brace against Belgium, was absent from PSG’s recent squad due to a sprained ankle. Although his injury is minor, his availability remains uncertain. PSG will also be without Goncalo Ramos (ankle), Lucas Hernandez (knee), and Presnel Kimpembe (Achilles), though Kimpembe has resumed team training.Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, and Achraf Hakimi — rested over the weekend following international duty — are expected to return for Tuesday’s game, likely replacing young talents like Senny Mayulu, who scored against Strasbourg.PSV, meanwhile, face significant challenges in midfield. Jerdy Schouten, who netted against Sporting, suffered a knee injury that could sideline him for several months, while Joey Veerman remains out with a groin issue. Sergino Dest (knee) and Hirving Lozano (muscle) are also doubtful.Le PSG qui affronte le PSV pic.twitter.com/9KT2a17iCU— 𝐘𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐄𝐍 (@YaseenPvris) October 22, 2024 With their midfield options depleted, PSV may turn to the attack-minded Malik Tillman or give a rare start to 18-year-old Tygo Land. In defense, injuries have also thinned the ranks, with Rick Karsdorp out due to a fresh setback, potentially forcing Mauro Junior to switch sides to cover the right-back position as Matteo Dams takes the left.As both teams navigate injuries and look to assert themselves in Europe, Tuesday’s match promises to be a defining moment in their Champions League campaigns.UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – ROUND 3Tuesday19:45: (1.45) AC Milan (4.40) Club Brugge (7.25)19:45: (1.40) Monaco (5.30) Crvena Zvezda (8.00)22:00: (1.10) Arsenal (11.0) Shakhtar (18.0)22:00: (1.62) Aston Villa (3.80) Bologna (5.80)22:00: (1.20) Girona (8.00) Slovan B. (14.0)22:00: (1.87) Juventus (3.50) Stuttgart (4.20)22:00: (1.45) PSG (4.50) PSV (7.00)22:00: (1.50) Real Madrid (4.40) Dortmund (6.50)22:00: (8.00) Sturm (4.70) Sporting (1.40)Wednesday19:45: (1.45) Atalanta (4.50) Celtic (7.00)19:45: (6.25) Brest (4.70) Leverkusen (1.48)22:00: (1.53) Atl.Madrid (4.00) Lille (6.75)22:00: (2.40) Barcelona (3.60) Bayern (2.80)22:00: (1.62) Benfica (3.90) Feyenoord (5.60)22:00: (1.07) Man.City (13.0) Sparta Praha (25.0)22:00: (4.00) RB Leipzig (3.60) Liverpool (1.90)22:00: (1.75) Salzburg (3.60) Dinamo Zagreb (4.90)22:00: (8.00) Young Boys (4.70) Inter Milan (1.40)***odds are subject to change***
