Paris Saint-Germain FC v Chelsea FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg
Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea LIVE
The Club World Cup final will get a long-awaited re-run this evening as Chelsea visit Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League round of 16. The Blues established themselves as world champions after stunning the Parisians in New Jersey last summer, winning 3-0 thanks to goals from Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro, and there seems to still be unresolved bad blood between the sides.
Some argy-bargy followed the final whistle, with Luis Enrique striking Joao Pedro, but differences can be settled on the banks of the Seine this evening. That match came just eight short months ago but there has been plenty of upheaval at Chelsea since, most notably in the dugout. A tactical masterclass from Enzo Maresca helped the Blues pip the European champions Stateside, and now Liam Rosenior must see if he can repeat the trick against the Ligue 1 champions-elect.
And the Blues may need to contend with some fitness worries, too, after playing 120 minutes of FA Cup football away at Wrexham just four short days ago. But how will they fare in the French capital? Follow the game LIVE below with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Dom Smith at the Parc Des Princes!
How to watch Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 2, with coverage starting from 7pm GMT ahead of an 8pm kick-off.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
Alternatively, follow all the action right here with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog!
Good evening
Hello, and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea in the Champions League round of 16!
A huge test for the Blues as they face the Ligue 1 leaders and reigning European champions. Can they repeat their Club World Cup heroics and stun the Parisians again?
Follow along to find out! We will get underway tonight at 8pm GMT, with team news expected at around 6.45pm.
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