Barcelona without Koundé and Eric Garcia for PSG clash, Nuno Mendes doubtful

Barcelona will be missing two key defenders for their Champions League group-stage match at Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday 20 October (21:00), according to multiple French and Spanish media reports. Jules Koundé has been ruled out with an ankle injury, and Eric Garcia is sidelined with a muscle problem.

Koundé and Garcia out

Koundé suffered a sprain to his left ankle and will miss the trip to the Parc des Princes, as reported by Europa Press. He is also a doubt for the Clásico against Real Madrid, according to the same source. Foot National also confirms Koundé's absence, citing an injury to his left ankle.

Eric Garcia has a muscle injury in his right thigh and will be out for between three and four weeks, according to Europa Press. Le Parisien and L'Équipe both list him among Barcelona's absentees for the match.

Nuno Mendes doubtful for PSG

Paris Saint-Germain could also be without left-back Nuno Mendes. Le Parisien reports that he is likely to miss the clash, while 20 Minutes and A Bola describe his absence as a blow for the Parisian club. Onze Mondial suggests that winning without Nuno Mendes would be almost an impossible mission, given the threat posed by Barcelona's Lamine Yamal.

Match context

The match is the third round of the league phase of the Champions League. Barcelona travel to Paris without two important players, as CNews notes, while PSG may have to cope without one of their key performers. Neither club has yet confirmed the final team lists.