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Barcelona travels to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday for a high-profile Champions League group-stage match at Parc des Princes, pitting two perfect sides against each other.
Hansi Flick's Barcelona has opened the campaign with 11 consecutive victories and 48 goals, while back-to-back European champion PSG arrives fresh from a 4-2 triumph at Manchester City last week. Both clubs have won their opening two Champions League fixtures. PSG edged Barcelona 2-1 when the teams met last season.
Barcelona's defensive depth will be tested. Andreas Christensen, Jules Koundé, and Eric García are unavailable, leaving Pau Cubarsí as the sole assured centre-back. Gerard Martín is uncertain after sustaining a knock against Real Betis. Flick may turn to Rodri, Frenkie de Jong, or B team player Álex Campos to fill gaps.
Raphinha, who came off the bench against Real Betis following a hamstring issue, could feature from the opening whistle. Barcelona has not lifted the Champions League trophy since 2015.
Flick called the matchup "a good test for us to show how far we are." PSG is managed by Luis Enrique.
Source: ESPN - Mon Oct 19, 1:17 PM ET
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