PSG vs Atletico Madrid: Champions League Showdown as Both Teams Seek Crucial Win

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Atletico Madrid are set to clash in a pivotal Matchday 4 encounter of the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, November 6. The match, scheduled to kick off at 3:00 PM ET, will be held at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France.

Both teams are struggling in the Champions League group stage, with PSG having only four points from their first three games and Atletico Madrid managing just three points. PSG’s recent form has been underwhelming, with their only win coming against Girona due to an own goal by Girona’s Paulo Gazzaniga. They have since drawn against PSV Eindhoven and lost to Arsenal, highlighting their struggles in adapting to life after Kylian Mbappe.

Atletico Madrid, under the management of Diego Simeone, are also facing significant challenges. They have suffered back-to-back losses to Benfica and Lille, and their away form in the Champions League has been particularly poor, with only one win in their last 10 away games.

Luis Enrique‘s PSG is expected to field a lineup that includes Matvei Safonov in goal, replacing Gianluigi Donnarumma, and a front three of Ousmane Dembele, Marco Asensio, and Bradley Barcola. The team will be without key players such as Goncalo Ramos and Presnel Kimpembe due to injuries.

Atletico Madrid’s lineup is likely to feature Jan Oblak in goal and a midfield duo of Koke and Pablo Barrios, who recently recovered from a muscle injury. Antoine Griezmann and Julian Alvarez are expected to lead the attack, although other players like Alexander Sorloth and Angel Correa are also in contention. The team will be without Robin Le Normand, Marcos Llorente, and Cesar Azpilicueta due to injuries.

The match is crucial for both teams as they seek to revive their Champions League campaigns. PSG faces a demanding fixture list ahead, including matches against Bayern Munich, Salzburg, Manchester City, and Stuttgart, making this game almost a must-win. Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, needs to improve their away form and capitalize on their upcoming fixtures against Sparta Prague, Slovan Bratislava, and Salzburg to stay in contention.

Fans in the United States can watch the match live on Paramount+, with additional streaming options available on ViX.