As France seethes: PSG prepares for the giant clash against Barcelona

Amid the riots in France, PSG is preparing for a Champions League match against Barcelona. Both teams lead in goal-scoring. PSG coach Luis Enrique will face his former team.

Amid the riots and protests across France, Paris Saint-Germain is preparing for an intriguing Champions League match against Barcelona. Both teams lead the competition in goal-scoring. Since the start of the 2025 Club World Cup, Barcelona has scored 192 goals in 68 matches (an average of 2.82 per match), and Paris Saint-Germain has scored 154 goals in 67 matches (an average of 2.3). Of the 14 players who finished in the top spots of the 2025 Ballon d'Or rankings, eight belong to the two clubs: Ousmane Dembélé (PSG) won, Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) finished second, and Vitinha (PSG) third. PSG coach Luis Enrique, who played and coached at Barcelona and won the Champions League with them, will face his former team.