The most intriguing match of match 8 match 8 of the Champions League League reaches Germany while Paris Saint-Germain visits VFB Stuttgart.
This is a direct exchange to secure a Play-off bed, though both teams will reserve their place in the next stage with a draw Wednesday evening. Such a scenario is a UEFA has been prone to avoiding the potential for collision.
However PSG strengthened their chances of progress as they fought again from 2-0 down to beat Manchester City 4-2 last week. It was the high point of Luis Enrique's reign so far, and it would be too PSG if they were beaten in Germany here to get out of the competition.
Stuttgart are level with French champions in ten points through seven games, with back-back win over young boys and Slovan Bratislava seeing them to the Top 24. Sebastian Side 'Side' has begun 2025 in shape Excellent, but they were beaten by Mainz in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
The qualification for the play-off would be a great result for the hosts in their first appearance in this competition since 2009/10.
Here is 90min Guide to Stuttgart vs PSG in Champions League.
Stuttgart's record vs psg head to head
This is the first competitive meeting between Stuttgart and PSG.
Current form (all races)
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Mainz 2-0 Stuttgart – 25/01/25 |
PSG 1-1 Reims – 25/01/25 |
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Slovan Bratislava 1-3 Stuttgart – 21/01/25 |
PSG 4-2 Man City – 22/01/25 |
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Stuttgart 4-0 Freiburg – 18/01/25 |
Lenses 1-2 psg – 18/01/25 |
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Stuttgart 2-1 RB Leipzig – 15/01/25 |
Espaly 2-4 PSG – 15/01/25 |
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Augsburg 0-1 Stuttgart – 12/01/25 |
PSG 2-1 Saint-Etienne-12/01/25 |
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United Kingdom |
Discovery+, Discovery+ app, TNT Sports 8 |
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United States |
Paramount+, VIX |
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Canada |
Dazn Canada |
It will be a great opportunity for the former Burnley Ameen Al Dakhil defender in the heart of Stuttgart's protection with Anthony Roouult suspended due to the accumulation of yellow cardboard,
Enzo Milot ranks among the stars of the Stuttgart campaign so far, and he will return to the IInian early Wednesday losing Saturday's loss to Mainz.
El Bilal Toure, Dan-Axel Zagadou, Luca Raimund Justin Diehl are all aside for the hosts.
Stuttgart predicted the VS PSG formation (4-3-3): Nubel; Vagnoman, al dakhil, chabot, mittelstadt; Keitel, silent, million; Leweling, undav, fuhrich.
Enrique made some changes to his start XI on the weekend, with the new arrival Khvicha Kvaratskhelia making his debut. Georgia's superstar is not eligible to show up Wednesday evening, but will be recorded in time for their play-off matches if PSG progresses.
Joao Neves and Bradley Boatla, both Psg the protagonists in their 4-2 victory citygave up on weekends. Marquinhos and Achraf Hakimi were also not involved in a draw with Reims, while Willian Pacho joined Barcola in the exit from the bench.
Visitors will be without Nuno Mendes suspended, so Lucas Hernandez is likely to start on the left.
PSG provided for the VS Stuttgart formation (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Hakim, Marquinhos, Pacho, Hernandez; Night, year, ruiz; Lazy, branches, ships.
Only a miracle will not be able to see both teams on Play-off if they attract Wednesday evening, but we should not wait to see any scene similar to 'Shame of Gijon' in Stuttgart.
Both teams will be motivated by knowing that the victory will see them claiming a higher seed in the round play-off draw, with no team owed by the other a favor. PSGs have fought on their trips to Germany, and the hosts have gathered in the last few weeks after an opening of the ban until 2024/25.
They will make life harsh for visitors, who will be brave after last week's outcome, and although Stuttgart may threaten to throw Les Parisiens out of competition, Enrique should find a way to grab the positive result that they seek.