Paris Saint-Germain has confirmed a new significant absence ahead of next week's crucial Champions League match. Their captain, Marquinhos, will not be available for the match against Fútbol Club Barcelona on Wednesday (9:00 PM) at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. The Brazilian center-back is suffering from discomfort in his quadriceps, which will keep him out of the squad.

With this absence, Luis Enrique's team sees its defensive line weakened just before a decisive clash against the Blaugrana. The Brazilian joins the list of Parisian injured players, which already includes Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, and Joao Neves, all of whom are in the recovery phase.

Barça is not spared from the infirmary either

Injuries have become protagonists at the start of this European season. The tight schedule, with league, cup, and international competition commitments, is depleting the squads of the big clubs. PSG is no stranger to this dynamic and will face Barça with several key players out of action.

Even so, the Parisian team has high-level alternatives in defense and midfield, with players of the stature of Skriniar, Vitinha, or Ugarte, who will have to step up at the Olímpic de Montjuïc.

Hansi Flick's team will also arrive with significant absences. The goal will continue without Marc-André ter Stegen, and now also without Joan García, while the defense loses Alejandro Balde. In midfield, Fermín López and Gavi remain absent due to long-term injuries.

In attack, the Culé team will also not be able to count on Raphinha, after a muscle injury was confirmed, he will be out for the next 3-4 weeks. Doubts now focus on Lamine Yamal, who could reappear in the next league match against Real Sociedad. The German coach will have to design a competitive eleven with the available players.

Barcelona-PSG: a high-voltage Champions League duel

Despite the absences, Barça and PSG will present lineups with guarantees for a clash that promises maximum intensity. The Blaugrana team hopes to take advantage of the support of Montjuïc to take a step forward in Europe, while the Parisians will seek to impose their offensive punch as their main reference.

The match is scheduled for next Wednesday at 9:00 PM and can be followed live through the main television operators in Europe. It will undoubtedly be one of the great events of this Champions League group stage.