Both teams arrive at Stamford Bridge with very different expectations. Chelsea F.C. are facing a near-impossible task after being heavily beaten in Paris, while Paris Saint-Germain come into this second leg in full control of the tie. The French side carry a commanding 5–2 advantage from the first leg at the Parc des Princes, putting them in a very comfortable position ahead of kickoff.
For Chelsea, it’s all about belief. Liam Rosenior’s side must chase the game from the first minute and hope for an early breakthrough to ignite the crowd. PSG, meanwhile, can afford to stay calm, manage possession, and wait for spaces to exploit on the counter.
Match Details
- Fixture: Chelsea vs PSG
- Competition: UEFA Champions League—Round of 16 Second Leg
- Venue: Stamford Bridge
- Kick-off: 21:00 GMT+1
- Referee: Slavko Vinčić
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How & Where to Watch
The match will be broadcast on beIN Sports, Canal+, and TNT Sports.
Chelsea Team News
Chelsea’s challenge is made even tougher by several absences. Reece James and Levi Colwill are ruled out, while Mykhaylo Mudryk is suspended. There are also doubts over Malo Gusto and Filip Jörgensen.
Despite the setbacks, Chelsea still have quality going forward. Much will depend on Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernández, who will be expected to drive the team creatively and try to unlock PSG’s defense.
Chelsea’s expected XI (4–2–3–1): Sánchez; Acheampong, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Santos, Caicedo; Fernández, Palmer, Neto; João Pedro.
PSG Team News
PSG travel with confidence and very few injury concerns. Under Luis Enrique, the team showed its attacking firepower in the first leg, with goals from Bradley Barcola, Ousmane Dembélé, Vitinha, and a late brace from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
The Paris side are nearly at full strength, with only Fabián Ruiz and Quentin Ndjantou unavailable. Dembélé, after a minor fitness concern, is back and expected to start.
PSG’s expected XI (4–3–3): Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Neves; Kvaratskhelia, Dembélé, Barcola.
Recent meetings between the two sides have produced mixed results. PSG dominated the first leg (5–2), but Chelsea had beaten the French side 3–0 in the Club World Cup final in July 2025, showing they are capable of rising to the occasion.
Score Prediction: Chelsea 1–2 PSG
