Paris Saint-Germain – Chelsea possible line-ups
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Paris Saint-Germain will face Chelsea in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last 16 tie on Wednesday 11 March 2026 at 8pm GMT.
The last time the two teams met was in the round of 16 in 2016, when Paris Saint-Germain won consecutive 2-1 home and away games to advance.
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They also faced off head-to-head at the recent FIFA Club World Cup, with Chelsea winning 3-0.
Luis Enrique’s squad is almost full, with only Fabian Ruiz and Njantu missing through injury. Joao Neves returns to action alongside Ousmane Dembélé.
For the Blues, Colwell, Gittens and Estevo were absent due to injuries. Esugo is yet to sign up for the Champions League, while Mudric remains suspended for a doping ban.
possible lineup
Paris Saint-Germain: Safonov Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes-Zaire, Emery, Vitinha, Neves-Bakola, Dembélé, Kvaratschelia.
Chelsea: Sanchez James, Chalobah, Fofana, Cucurella Santos, Caicedo Palmer, Fernandez, Pedro Neto Pedro.