Paris Saint-Germain are looking to build on their win over Manchester City last time out in UEFA Champions League Group A on Paramount+ when they host RB Leipzig on Tuesday. City’s defeat of Brugge means win could give PSG the lead atop the group. The Germans, on the other hand, are seeking to save their UCL season after opening losses to both City and Club Brugge.
The PSG doubleheader could be crucial for American coach Jesse Marsch as the Bundesliga outfit chase their first points of the campaign and Neymar’s absence through a groin injury could aid the visitors given his good performances against them in recent meetings.
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Here is how you can watch the match and what to know, and don’t forget to check out our experts picks for this match, and the rest of the day’s slate of matches:
Viewing information
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 19 | Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Location: Parc des Princes — Paris, France
TV & Stream: Paramount+
Odds: PSG -188; Draw +340; Leipzig +500 (via Caesars Sportsbook)
PSG and RB Leipzig team news
PSG: Neymar (groin), Leandro Paredes (thigh) and Sergio Ramos (fitness) are all out.
Leipzig: Dani Olmo, Brian Brobbey and Marcel Halstenberg are all out but Christopher Nkunku is fit enough to return to Paris after coming through last weekend’s clash with Freiburg.
Storylines
PSG: The French giants top Group A with four points from a possible six but beat rivals City last time out with Lionel Messi opening his account in Paris. Last time these two met, PSG beat Leipzig 1-0 through a Neymar penalty as both teams emerged from the group stage at Manchester United’s expense. Les Parisiens have lost just once all season away at Stade Rennais before the international break and got back to winning ways against Angers…
Source : cbssports
