Winner of its first two matches against Atalanta and FC Barcelona, the capital club wants to make it three against the Germans. A success in Paris would allow them to take another step towards direct qualification for the round of 16.
And for this poster, the 2025 European champions will be able to count on the great return of Ousmane Dembélé. Sidelined from the field since September 5, the 2025 Ballon d'Or will finally return to the pitch.
A return that satisfies his trainer Luis Enrique. However, the Spanish technician took advantage of the pre-match to send a strong message to his player and observers. “You see things in a different way. It's not the Ballon d'Or, it's Ousmane Dembélé. His person and his energy are the most important for the team. Rather than the one who is “the last Ballon d’Or”. The Ballon d'Or is over. We have to work to win the next matches. For us, it is important to find Marquinhos, Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé. But I’m happy with his energy and what I find as a person,” he said at the microphone of Canal + this Monday evening.
An entry at the end of the match for Dembélé?
Back from injury and in the Parisian group, Ousmane Dembélé should not start the game against Bayer Leverkusen unless there is a big surprise from Luis Enrique in his starting 11. The Spanish technician should therefore place his 2025 Ballon d'Or on the substitutes' bench.
The Frenchman should nevertheless take part in the match and play a few minutes of play at the end of the match. A return to business which will do good for the Parisian attack, which has often been decimated in recent weeks.
