PSG vs Barcelona: Raphinha back in training, Paris flying after City, our prediction

The Champions League's two in-form sides meet on 20 October at the Parc des Princes. Raphinha has returned to training and the English press is raving about PSG.

By Jean Michel Kamga, Founder and publication director · yesterday · UEFA Champions League · 1 min read

Le Parc des Princes, où le PSG reçoit le FC Barcelone — Photo : Валерий Дед / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 · resized

PSG host Barcelona on Tuesday 20 October 2026 in the Champions League, both with two wins from two. Match page.

The match

Tue 20 Oct 20:00

Paris Saint-Germain

Barcelona

Tip : Draw or Barcelona 67%

Raphinha back in training

Out since a right-thigh problem picked up with Brazil in late September, Raphinha missed Getafe and Galatasaray. According to the Spanish press, he rejoined team training on Thursday, as did Frenkie de Jong. Hansi Flick must decide whether to use him against Betis on Saturday or keep him for Paris.

PSG after City

Paris won 4-2 at Manchester City. The Guardian called them "sensational", and City coach Enzo Maresca described them as "the best team in Europe".

Our prediction

UEFA Champions League · Tue 20 Oct 20:00

Paris Saint-Germain vs Barcelona

Paris Saint-Germain33 % Draw18 % Barcelona49 %

Over 2.5 goals 89 % Both teams score 86 %

Our pick : Draw or Barcelona

Our model expects an open game with a slight edge for Barça, and plenty of goals: over 2.5 and both teams to score are very likely.

A prediction is a probability, never a certainty. Betting is for people aged 21 and over.

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Will Raphinha play against PSG?

He returned to team training on 15 October. Hansi Flick has not confirmed it yet.

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#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	Paris Saint-Germain	2	+7	6
2	Barcelona	2	+7	6
3	Aston Villa	2	+7	6
4	VfB Stuttgart	2	+5	6
5	Liverpool	2	+4	6
6	Sporting CP	2	+4	6
7	Arsenal	2	+4	6
8	Real Madrid	2	+2	6

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	AS Monaco	6	+5	14
2	Lille	6	+5	13
3	Stade Rennais	6	+2	13
4	Lyon	6	+7	11
5	Paris FC	6	+4	11
6	Paris Saint-Germain	6	+3	11
7	Brest	6	+3	8
8	Lorient	6	0	8

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	Manchester City	6	+11	18
2	Arsenal	6	+5	15
3	Brighton & Hove Albion	6	+13	13
4	Brentford	6	+6	10
5	Everton	6	+3	10
6	Chelsea	6	+2	10
7	Leeds United	6	+3	9
8	Hull City	6	+2	9

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	Barcelona	8	+27	24
2	Atlético Madrid	8	+10	19
3	Real Betis	8	+5	19
4	Real Madrid	8	+11	18
5	Sevilla	8	+1	14
6	Real Sociedad	8	-3	13
7	Alavés	8	+4	11
8	Deportivo	8	+1	10

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	SC Freiburg	5	+10	13
2	Borussia Dortmund	5	+7	13
3	Bayern Munich	5	+12	11
4	Bayer Leverkusen	5	+6	10
5	RB Leipzig	5	+10	9
6	FC Augsburg	5	+5	8
7	Werder Bremen	5	0	8
8	Mainz	5	+3	7

PSG vs Barcelona: Raphinha back in training, Paris flying after City, our prediction

Raphinha back in training

PSG after City

Our prediction

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1	Internazionale	6	+10	16
2	Lazio	6	+7	16
3	AS Roma	6	+11	14
4	Cagliari	6	+3	13
5	AC Milan	6	+6	12
6	Juventus	6	+4	11
7	Como	6	+3	11
8	Napoli	6	+4	10