Bayer Leverkusen vs PSG at BayArena in a 2025-26 UEFA Champions League league-phase clash on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, with kickoff at 19:00 UTC (20:00 BST, 3:00 PM ET), in a meeting of unbeaten hosts and perfect-start holders through the first two matchdays.
PSG arrive with back-to-back wins in Europe while Leverkusen seek their first UCL victory of the season after successive draws.
Bayer Leverkusen vs PSG Match info
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- The game is at BayArena, Leverkusen, with kickoff listed as 21 Oct 2025, 19:00 UTC (20:00 BST, 3:00 PM ET, 12:00 PM PT).
- Leverkusen drew their first two league‑phase matches (2-2 at Copenhagen, 1-1 vs PSV), while PSG opened by beating Atalanta and coming from behind to top Barcelona 2-1.
- PSG are unbeaten in 14 straight UCL matches and can match their longest UCL win streak with another victory, though they have only two wins in their last 10 away trips to German sides and no clean sheets in those games.
Bayer Leverkusen vs PSG Team news
- Leverkusen injuries include Exequiel Palacios (groin), Nathan Tella (knee), Jarell Quansah (knee), Patrik Schick (thigh), Martin Terrier (Achilles) and a doubt over Axel Tape‑Kobrissa (hamstring).
- Additional Leverkusen absences cited: Lucas Vázquez, Malik Tilman and Nathan Tella, alongside Palacios, Schick, Tape‑Kobrissa and Quansah.
- PSG’s list features Ousmane Dembélé nearing a return (expected back on the weekend), with João Neves (hamstring) likely out, plus doubts over Marquinhos (thigh) and a hip issue for Fabián Ruiz.
Bayer Leverkusen vs PSG Predicted lineups
Leverkusen Starting XI (3-4-2-1):
- Flekken; Andrich, Bade, Belocian; Arthur, Garcia, Fernandez, Grimaldo; Maza, Poku; Kofane
Leverkusen (alt. XI): Flekken; Andrich, Bade, Belocian; Arthur, García, Fernández, Grimaldo; Maza, Poku; Kofane.
PSG Starting XI (4-3-3):
- Chevalier; Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Mendes; Kang-in, Vitinha, Doue; Kvaratskhelia, Ramos, Barcola
PSG (alt. XI): Chevalier; Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Mendes; Kang‑in, Vitinha, Doué; Kvaratskhelia, Ramos, Barcola.
Bayer Leverkusen vs PSG Head to head
- The clubs have met twice in the Champions League, with PSG winning both, including a 4-0 victory at BayArena in 2014.
- UEFA’s official head‑to‑head confirms PSG’s 100% record against Leverkusen in this competition to date.
Bayer Leverkusen vs PSG Prediction
- Leverkusen’s home strength and structure under Kasper Hjulmand make them dangerous, but PSG’s depth and late‑game punch have already turned one deficit into a statement win this phase.
- A tight game with moments at both ends leans slightly toward the holders’ attacking edge and set‑piece threat.
Predicted score: Leverkusen 1-2 PSG.
How to watch Bayer Leverkusen vs PSG 2025-26 UCL
- USA: Every Champions League match streams live on Paramount+, with select simulcasts on CBS Sports Golazo Network; Spanish options include TUDN, and DAZN holds sublicensed Spanish‑language rights to select matches.
- UK: Live coverage across TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Video, with TNT carrying Leverkusen vs PSG at 20:00 BST on Oct 21 and weekly highlights on BBC.
- Canada: DAZN is the exclusive home for every UCL match live and on demand nationwide.
- Australia: beIN SPORTS lists Leverkusen vs PSG from BayArena with local scheduling on its platform.
- Core match details and kickoff: 21 Oct 2025, 19:00 UTC at BayArena, Leverkusen.
