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

This Wednesday, PSG will host Slovan Bratislava at the Parc des Princes for a UEFA Champions League group stage match. PSG, two-time winners of this competition, are marking their 20th appearance, while Slovan Bratislava enters its 6th campaign.

The kickoff is scheduled for 20:00 and will be shown live on TNT Sports.

Recent Form

  • PSG's last match: 1-2 loss to Monaco in Ligue 1 (2026/27 season)
  • Slovan Bratislava's last match: 0-2 defeat against FC DAC 1904 in Niké Liga (2026/27 season)

Previous Encounters

The two teams met once before, with PSG winning 1-0.

Unavailable Players

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

Last Starting Lineups

  • PSG (vs Monaco): 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): Dominik Takác, Cesar Blackman, Kenan Bajric, Kevin Wimmer, Samuel Kozlovsky, Peter Pokorny, Cristian Martínez, Tigran Barseghyan, Daiki Matsuoka, Alasana Yirajang, Andraz Sporar

Stats and Facts

  • Manager Luis Enrique's record against Slovan Bratislava: One draw and one loss in two matches.
  • Slovan Bratislava away form: One defeat in their last seven matches on the road.
  • Slovan Bratislava recent form: Two defeats in their last 13 games.
  • PSG scoring streak: Scored in three consecutive games.
  • PSG defensive record: Conceded goals in five straight matches.
  • PSG recent run: Three matches without a win.

Head-to-Head Summary

  • PSG and Slovan Bratislava have met twice overall, with PSG winning once and Slovan Bratislava yet to claim a victory.
  • At Parc des Princes, PSG has won their only encounter with Slovan Bratislava.
  • This is their first meeting in the Champions League.

Additional Notes

  • Referee for the match is Mykola Balakin.
  • There is speculation Luis Enrique might rotate the PSG lineup for this Champions League opener.
  • The match marks a significant occasion as UEFA plans a tribute to victims in Nepal during the competition.

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