Paris Saint-Germain host Portuguese giants Benfica in Champions League action this week in a tie that could play a crucial role in deciding top spot in Group H.
The pair scrapped out a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture in Lisbon last week with goalkeepers Gianluigi Donnarumma and Odysseas Vlachodimos stealing the show at the Estadio da Luz.
A draw in Portugal means the picture in Group H remains relatively unchanged, with seven points each after three games, but PSG have a slight edge based on goals scored.
A win for either team will put them on the brink of the knockout stages with Serie A side Juventus unable to maintain consistent form in European action.
The Sporting News is following the match live and providing live score updates, commentary from the Parc des Princes.
PSG vs. Benfica live score
| 1H | 2H | Final | |
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Goals
45 Mins: PSG CHIEF CLAIMS MBAPPE IS NOT LEAVING PARIS
PSG Sporting Advisor Luis Campos has claimed neither he, or Mbappe, will be leaving in January ahead of tonight’s game.
🚨 Luis Campos s’est invité au micro de RMC Sport avant le coup d’envoi de PSG-Benfica.
❌ Il “dément catégoriquement” les informations selon lesquelles Mbappé souhaiterait quitter le PSG dès cet hiver et que lui pourrait le suivre en cas de départ. pic.twitter.com/KtqCD245nx
— RMC Sport (@RMCsport) October 11, 2022
60 Mins to KO: TEAM NEWS IS IN…….MBAPPE STARTS!!
PSG head coach Christophe Galtier makes three changes from their 0-0 Ligue 1 weekend draw away at Reims………as Mbappe leads the hosts attack!!
Achraf Hakimi comes in for Nordi Mukiele at right wing back, with Vitinha partnering Marco Verratti midfield, in place of Fabian Ruiz.
Neymar starts in attack, alongside Mbappe and Pablo Sarabia, as Carlos Soler drops out.
🆗📄 #PSGSLB
The Starting XI tonight 🆚 Benfica. 🔴🔵#UCL I #AllezParis pic.twitter.com/CeYLAjoapL
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) October 11, 2022
Benfica boss Roger Schmidt goes with four starting changes from their 4-2 win over Rio Ave.
Alexander Bah and Alex Grimaldo return at full back, in place of Gilberto Moraes Júnior and Mihailo Ristić, with Florentino Luis and Rafa Silva starting, as part of a switch to 4-3-3 in Paris.
🚨 JÁ HÁ ONZE! 🚨 #PSGSLB #UCL #EuAmoOBenfica pic.twitter.com/DoULL8Q6YN
— SL Benfica (@SLBenfica) October 11, 2022
1 Hr 15 Mins to KO: BIG NEWS IN GROUP H
Maccabi Haifa are leading Juventus 2-0 at half time in the early KO in Group H!
ANOTHER ONE, DJ OMER 🥶⚽️✨#JUVMAC #ucl #יאללהמכבי pic.twitter.com/lfFI4tPB1G
— Maccabi Haifa FC (@mhfootballclub) October 11, 2022
If the hosts claim all three points in Israel, either PSG or Benfica can confirm a last 16 spot tonight, with a win in Paris!
1 Hr 30 Mins to KO: ALL EYES ON MBAPPE IN PARIS
PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe has potentially triggered a renewed transfer scramble for his signature with widespread fresh reports claiming he wants to leave Paris in January.
Kylian Mbappé, not happy with Paris Saint-Germain as current situation is really tense. He wants to leave the club, as soon as possible. 🚨🔴🔵 #Mbappé
Paris Saint-Germain feel he’s really putting pressure on the club — they have no intention to sell Mbappé in January. pic.twitter.com/tETVVxB2yy
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 11, 2022
The French international was heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid at the end of 2021-22 before finally opting to extend his contract with the Ligue 1 champions.
Just five months after signing a new contract with Paris Saint-Germaín, Kylian Mbappe is pushing to leave the club in January as his relationship with the club has broken down, sources have confirmed to ESPN.https://t.co/8lkV0WrR0u
— ESPN (@espn) October 11, 2022
However, his relationship with the Parisian giants has broken down again, and he could push for an exit after the World Cup.
PSG vs. Benfica lineups
Christophe Galtier is without star man Lionel Messi and wing back Nuno Mendes. Sergio Ramos starts, despite serving a domestic suspension, but Renato Sanches and Presnel Kimpembe are still out.
PSG lineup (3-4-3): Donnarumma (GK) — Ramos, Marquinhos, Danilo — Bernat, Verratti, Vitinha, Hakimi — Sarabia, Mbappe, Neymar
PSG subs (9): Navas (GK), Rico (GK), Ruiz, Soler, Bitshiabu, Zaire-Emery, Ekitike, Mukiele, Gharbi
Felipe Morato and Lucas Verissimo remain sidelined for Roger Schmidt’s visitors but Julian Draxler starts on the bench against his parent club.
Benfica lineup (4-3-3): Vlachodimos (GK) — Grimaldo, Otamendi, Silva, Bah — Fernandes, Aursnes, Luis — Mario, Ramos, Silva
Benfica subs (13): Leite (GK), Gilberto, Goncalves, Neres, Pinho, Chiquinho, Ristic, Brooks, Dias, Musa, Victor, Araujo, Draxler
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What time is PSG vs. Benfica?
PSG play host to Benfica at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France. It kicks off at 8 p.m. BST on Tuesday, Oct 11.
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
| Date | Tues, Oct 11 | Tues, Oct 11 | Tues, Oct 11 | Wed, Oct 12 |
| Time | 20:00 BST | 15:00 ET | 15:00 ET | 06:00 AEDT |
How to watch PSG vs. Benfica
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
| TV channel | BT Sport 5 | — | — | — |
| Streaming | BT Sport website/app | Paramount+, VIX+ | DAZN | Stan Sport |
UK: The match will be televised on BT Sport 5 and streamed on BT Sport’s platforms.
USA: The match will be available to stream for subscribers of Paramount+ (English) and VIX+ (Spanish).
Canada: Every Champions League match is streamed in Canada via DAZN.
Australia: Every Champions League match is streamed in Australia via Stan Sport.
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