PSG and RB Leipzig will face each other at Parc des Princeson Tuesday for Matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League 2021/22. The home side will be looking for its second win in the tournament, while the visitors are in need of points.
The Parisians are coming to this match with confidence. In the Ligue 1, they are atop of the standings and won their last game against Angers (2-1). They also are first in Group D after defeating Manchester City last time out.
Meanwhile, the visitors are at the bottom of the standings with no wins in their first two matches. First, they lost to Manchester City (6-3) and then were defeated by Club Brugge (1-2). On Saturday, they drew 1-1 to SC Freiburg.
PSG’s possible lineup
Angel Di María is suspended for this match, while Sergio Ramos and Neymar, who returned from international duty with a minor injury, have beenruled out. Apart from that, Mauricio Pochettino will have all of his players available, including Lionel Messi.
This could be PSG’s lineup for the match: Gianluigi Donnarumma; Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Presnel Kimpembe, Nuno Mendes; Georginio Wijnaldum, Idrissa Gueye, Marco Verratti; Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Julian Draxler.
RB Leipzig’s probable starting eleven
On the other hand, RB Leipzig manager Jesse Marschwon’thave the services of UruguayanMarcelo Saracchi, Marcel Halstenberg, midfielder Dani Olmo and Dutch striker Brian Brobbey.
This could be RB Leipzig’s starting eleven: Peter Gulacsi; Lukas Klostermann, Mohamed Simakan, Willi Orban, Josko Gvardiol; Kevin Kampl, Konrad Laimer, Dominik Szoboszlai; Christopher Nkunku, Andre Silva, Emil Forsberg.