PSG vs RB Leipzig confirmed line-ups: Team news ahead of Champions League fixture tonight
Everything you need to know ahead of the match at the Parc des Princes tonight
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Your support makes all the difference.Paris Saint-Germain welcome RB Leipzig to the Parc des Princes in the Champions League tonight as the French side look to build momentum following the arrival of Lionel Messi.
The Argentine scored a spectacular first goal for the club as PSG beat Manchester City 2-0 last time out in the Champions League but Mauricio Pochettino’s side then suffered their first defeat of the Ligue 1 season to Rennes in their last match before the international break.
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Messi was unavailable as PSG beat Angers 2-1 on Friday night as he had yet to return from international duty but is set to start as the Ligue 1 club look to stay above City in Group A.
RB Leipzig, who were beaten by PSG in the Champions League semi-finals two seasons ago, are yet to pick up a point in Group A following their opening defeats to City and Club Brugge.
Here’s all the information you need before the match this evening.
When is PSG vs RB Leipzig?
The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Tuesday 19 October.
How can I watch it?
It will be shown live on BT Sport 3, with coverage starting from 7:30pm. BT Sport customers can also stream the match live on the BT Sport website and mobile app.
Confirmed line-ups:
PSG: Navas; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Kimpembe, Mendes; Verratti, Gueye, Herrera; Messi, Draxler, Mbappe
RB Leipzig: Gulacsi; Klostermann, Simakan, Orban; Mukiele, Laimer, Adams, Haidara, Angelino; Nkunku; Silva
Odds
PSG: 7/15
Draw: 17/4
RB Leipzig: 31/5
Prediction
Although the Bundesliga side arrive in Paris pointless in Group A, RB Leipzig can still pack a punch and have the in-form former PSG player Christopher Nkunku in their ranks. PSG remain favourites however, and will have the edge in a close match. PSG 2-1 RB Leipzig
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