Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi addressed reporters before his team travels to Barcelona for a Champions League group stage fixture on Wednesday at Montjuic Stadium. The Moroccan international said patience will determine the outcome and expressed confidence that his side can secure victory through attention to detail. Hakimi suggested the club that maintains possession will dictate the contest and emphasized that PSG must avoid altering its approach regardless of the opponent.
The right back dismissed concerns about facing Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal and said teammate Nuno Mendes will handle defensive duties on that flank. Hakimi noted that PSG relies on collective support rather than individual matchups and believes the...
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick discussed his squad ahead of the Champions League group stage match against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday at Montjuic Stadium. The German coach emphasized that winning individual duels across the pitch will prove essential against the French side and dismissed questions about seeking revenge for last season's quarterfinal exit. Flick said circumstances have changed for both clubs since that encounter and stressed his team must focus on the present challenge.
The manager praised midfielder Pedri as a key leader whose opinions he values in team discussions. Flick has not finalized his central defensive pairing for the contest and expressed full confidence in all available players. He noted that defender...
Barcelona midfielder Pedri addressed reporters ahead of his team's Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday at Montjuic Stadium. The Spanish international discussed his evolving leadership role at the club and expressed confidence about the high-stakes encounter. Pedri acknowledged that coach Hansi Flick has encouraged him to assume greater responsibility both on the field and in the locker room as he matures from his early days as a teenage arrival.
The 21-year-old anticipated a tactical battle in midfield against PSG counterpart Vitinha and said he prefers facing opponents who attack rather than defend deep. Pedri welcomed the chance for Barcelona to avenge last season's quarterfinal elimination and described the...
Manchester City travels to face Monaco at Louis II Stadium on Wednesday at 10 p.m. Cairo time in the Champions League group stage. The clubs last met in the 2016-17 round of 16 when Monaco advanced on away goals after winning 3-1 at home following a 5-3 loss in England. Monaco has dropped just one of its last nine European home matches against English sides with six wins and two draws, but the French club has managed one victory in its last seven Champions League outings.
City arrives after losing its last four away matches in the competition, but the English side has suffered three defeats in its last 21 group stage games and failed to score in two of its last 30 European contests. Norwegian striker Erling Haaland will make his 50th...
Barcelona faces Paris Saint-Germain at Montjuïc Stadium on Wednesday at 10 p.m. Cairo time in the UEFA Champions League group stage. The Catalan club holds a historical edge with six wins, five losses, and four draws in European meetings between the sides. PSG has won its last two visits to Barcelona's home ground, prevailing 4-1 in both the 2020-21 round of 16 and the 2023-24 quarterfinals.
Barcelona enters with an unbeaten run across its last eight group stage matches, posting seven wins and one draw. The team has netted at least three goals in six of its last seven home fixtures, and its previous 17 home games have produced 75 goals at an average of 4.41 per match. PSG arrives with 11 victories in its last 13 Champions League...
Al-Hilal striker Malcom will undergo a specialized rehabilitation program during the team's break after experiencing renewed ankle pain before the club's recent match against Nasaf. Spanish doctor Juan Jimenez has designed the treatment plan for the Brazilian forward, who is expected to return before the Oct. 18 league match against Al-Ettifaq in Dammam. The rehabilitation begins on Tuesday after Al-Hilal returned from Uzbekistan, where they secured a 3-2 victory over Nasaf in the AFC Champions League.
Coach Simone Inzaghi has given players a six-day rest period, but training will resume on Monday with youth players filling in for seven absent internationals. Those players will join the camp in Jeddah on Thursday to prepare for...
Germany national team manager Rudi Fuller acknowledged his disappointment after Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Can Ozun committed to represent Turkey rather than his birth nation. The 19-year-old attacker has produced six goals, and four assists across seven appearances this season, and his exceptional form heightened the sense of loss. Fuller stated the German federation maintained extensive dialogue with Ozun's father, and representative, before the player selected Turkey. German supporters have expressed frustration over losing the talented prospect who had deliberated between the two nations before finalizing his international allegiance, and Fuller admitted to feeling sadness while describing Ozun as an amazing footballer.
Eintracht Frankfurt manager Dino Toppmüller placed Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez alongside Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal when discussing elite talent ahead of the Champions League second-round match on Wednesday evening. The German coach praised the Argentine forward's performances in La Liga this season, highlighting his quality at the highest level. Toppmüller described Atletico manager Diego Simeone as an exceptional coach who maximizes player potential through passionate leadership. The Frankfurt boss acknowledged the challenge his team faces against Simeone's side in the European competition.
Barcelona sporting director Deco explained the club signed goalkeeper Juan Garcia due to insufficient depth after Marc-André ter Stegen sustained multiple injuries over two seasons. The Spanish official told Mundo Deportivo that Garcia provides both immediate cover and long-term planning for the position. Ter Stegen remains under contract at age 33, and the club has no intention of releasing him in January despite the German goalkeeper's recent back problem.
Deco said Barcelona recognized its lack of goalkeeper options after ter Stegen's first back injury two years ago, when Iñaki Peña performed well during a two-month stretch. The club tracked Garcia before completing the signing from Espanyol, and the young goalkeeper chose Barcelona...
