PSG Get Strong Barcelona Message in Champions League

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Barcelona and PSG were on a collision course to meet in the Champions League final. However, the Spanish side fell in the semifinal to Inter Milan. Now in the 2025-26 season, Barcelona and PSG are again seen as the favorites for this competition.

Still, L’Equipe’s Bernard Lions believes the Catalan side might have a slight edge over the reigning champions.

“I’m really placing a bet on Barcelona,” Lions said. “Last year, they came close, and this team is only getting stronger, much like Lamine Yamal. With a top player like Rashford added to the mix, it’ll be interesting to see how the season unfolds. Their starting 11 is already impressive, and their bench brings both depth and experience.

“I think they’ll be motivated to bounce back after last season’s elimination at Giuseppe Meazza against Inter. On top of that, they didn’t participate in the Club World Cup, which gives them a huge advantage—they haven’t been worn down like PSG, and that’s a risk PSG now faces.”