Bayer Leverkusen vs Paris Saint-Germain Preview

The BayArena transforms into a continental battleground as Bayer Leverkusen prepare to welcome Paris Saint-Germain for what promises to be a pulsating Champions League encounter on Monday evening. Die Werkself have been navigating a turbulent period with mixed results across competitions, showcasing both their attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities in recent outings. Their last five fixtures have yielded three victories, including an impressive 4-3 triumph over Mainz and a comprehensive 2-0 victory against Union Berlin, but also featured draws against PSV Eindhoven and Borussia Mönchengladbach. The German side’s unpredictable nature makes them a fascinating proposition, capable of dismantling opposition defenses while simultaneously appearing susceptible to quick counter-attacks and sustained pressure from elite European opponents.

Paris Saint-Germain arrive in the Rhineland carrying momentum from a significant recent upturn in form, having demonstrated their European pedigree with some impressive displays. Les Parisiens showed their championship quality with a stunning 2-1 victory over Barcelona in their previous Champions League encounter, proving they can rise to the occasion against elite opposition. However, their domestic form has been more concerning, with frustrating draws against Strasbourg and Lille highlighting their inconsistency in Ligue 1. The French giants managed just one other victory in their last five outings – a 2-0 success over AJ Auxerre – while suffering a disappointing defeat to Marseille in Le Classique that exposed some tactical vulnerabilities. The head-to-head history between these European powerhouses dates back over a decade, with PSG holding a significant psychological advantage having secured a commanding 4-0 victory at the Parc des Princes in 2014, though Leverkusen will take heart from their narrow 2-1 loss in the reverse fixture of that Champions League campaign.

Football enthusiasts across the globe will witness this captivating clash at 20:00 GMT, with comprehensive coverage available through multiple broadcasting platforms. German viewers can follow the action on Amazon Prime Video, while UK fans can tune into discovery+ or Amazon Prime Video. Spanish audiences have access through Movistar+ and Movistar Liga de Campeones, and French supporters can watch on myCANAL and Canal+ Foot. The tactical battle promises to be intriguing as both sides seek to establish dominance in the Champions League league phase, with each point proving crucial in the race for knockout stage qualification.

Bayer Leverkusen may deploy a 3-4-2-1 formation with several key players missing through injury. Lucas Vázquez, Patrik Schick, Exequiel Palacios, Nathan Tella, Jarell Quansah and Axel Tape are all ruled out. Grimaldo scored a brace against Mainz and should be full of confidence for this European encounter.

Paris Saint-Germain should set up in their preferred 4-3-3 system but face significant injury concerns in key positions. Ousmane Dembélé, Marquinhos, João Neves and Fabián Ruiz are all out, while Hakimi, Kvaratskhelia, Nuno Mendes and Vitinha should be available for selection after recent fitness concerns.

Possible Line-ups

Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-2-1)

Flekken, Badé, Tapsoba, Fernández, Hofmann, Andrich, García, Poku, Arthur, Kofane, Grimaldo

Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3)

Hakimi, Mendes, Barcola, Ramos, Zaïre-Emery, Kang-In, Zabarrnyí, Chevalier, Pacho, Kvaratskhelia, Vitinha

Bayer Leverkusen Form ⚽

Team	Result	Opponent	Competition	Date
Bayer Leverkusen	✅ 4-3	Mainz	German Bundesliga	Oct 18, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen	✅ 2-0	1. FC Union Berlin	German Bundesliga	Oct 4, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen	🤝 1-1	PSV Eindhoven	Champions League	Oct 1, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen	✅ 2-1	St. Pauli	German Bundesliga	Sep 27, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen	🤝 1-1	Borussia Mönchengladbach	German Bundesliga	Sep 21, 2025

Paris Saint-Germain Form 🔵

Team	Result	Opponent	Competition	Date
Paris Saint-Germain	🤝 3-3	Strasbourg	French Ligue 1	Oct 17, 2025
Paris Saint-Germain	🤝 1-1	Lille	French Ligue 1	Oct 5, 2025
Paris Saint-Germain	✅ 2-1	Barcelona	Champions League	Oct 1, 2025
Paris Saint-Germain	✅ 2-0	AJ Auxerre	French Ligue 1	Sep 27, 2025
Paris Saint-Germain	❌ 0-1	Marseille	French Ligue 1	Sep 22, 2025

Head to Head Record 📊

Home Team	Result	Away Team	Competition	Date
Paris Saint-Germain	2-1	Bayer Leverkusen	Champions League	Mar 12, 2014
Bayer Leverkusen	0-4	Paris Saint-Germain	Champions League	Feb 18, 2014

TV Listings / Streaming 📺

Country	Channel
Germany	Amazon Prime Video
United Kingdom	discovery+, Amazon Prime Video, TNT Sports 5
Spain	Movistar+, Movistar Liga de Campeones 5
France	myCANAL, Canal+ Foot
Italy	SKY Go Italia, Sky Sport 256
USA	Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video
Canada	DAZN Canada, Amazon Prime Video
Netherlands	Ziggo Sport 2
Portugal	DAZN Portugal
Australia	Stan Sport