Live: Dembélé Benched as Doué and Mayulu Start for PSG vs. Bayer Leverkusen

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Live: Dembélé Benched as Doué and Mayulu Start for PSG vs. Bayer Leverkusen

The UEFA Champions League match between Bayer Leverkusen and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is set to take place on October 25, 2025. This exciting encounter marks the third matchday of the tournament’s group stage. Bayer Leverkusen is currently searching for their first win after two draws, while PSG has secured six points from their first two matches.

Match Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. PSG

The match will be held at the BayArena in Leverkusen, kicking off at 21:00 CET. Bayer’s previous league performances have shown strength at home; they remain unbeaten in their last five Bundesliga matches. However, they face a challenging opponent in PSG, who are regaining their attacking players, including the Ballon d’Or winner, Ousmane Dembélé.

Team Line-Ups

Both teams have finalized their line-ups ahead of this crucial match:

  • Bayer Leverkusen: Flekken – Badé, Andrich (captain), Tapsoba – Arthur, Fernández, García, Grimaldo – Poku, Etcheverri – Kofane
    • Coach: Kasper Hjulmand
  • Paris Saint-Germain: Chevalier – Hakimi (captain), Zabarnyi, Pacho, Nuno Mendes – Mayulu, Vitinha, Zaïre-Emery – Kvaratskhelia, Doué, Barcola
    • Coach: Luis Enrique

Match Officials

The match will be officiated by Spanish referee Jesus Gil Manzano.

Fans can follow the live coverage on El-Balad for real-time updates and insights. This encounter promises to be a thrilling showcase of European football with both teams aiming for crucial points in their Champions League campaigns.