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Just over two months on from their first clash in the 2019-20 Champions League semi-final, PSG and RB Leipzig meet again, with the stakes probably not as high this time.
Nevertheless, from a group that also contains Manchester United and Istanbul Basaksehir, Leipzig will look to reach the knockout round again but were dealt a heavy blow in this regard, as they went down 0-5 at Manchester United in their last game.
PSG, who finished runner-up last season, have also lost to the Red Devils, doing so on the opening day of the season, but bounced back against Istanbul Basaksehir on Matchday 2. However, the French champions head into Matchday 3 with injury concerns galore.
With both sides desperate for a win, that should promise fireworks aplenty. Ahead of the mouth-watering game, let us have a look at how PSG and Leipzig would stack up in a combined XI (in a 4-2-3-1 formation).
Goalkeeper: Keylor Navas (PSG)
Peter Gulacsi is one of the best goalkeepers in the Bundesliga, but his PSG counterpart Keylor Navas gets the nod due to his superior record in recent games. Navas has six clean sheets from nine games this season, including one in the Champions League. His shot-stopping prowess could come to the fore for PSG on Wednesday yet again.
Right-back: Alessandro Florenzi (PSG)
Alessandro Florenzi has already registered more numbers for PSG this season than he did in the entirety of last season with both AS Roma and Valencia, which indicates that he's back in form.
His marauding runs forward have yielded two goals for PSG this season while he has also created several chances. However, Florenzi will have to be wary of his defensive responsibilities too while going up against his opposite number Angelino.
Centre-back: Dayot Upamecano (RB Leipzig)
One of the hottest prospects in Europe at the moment, Dayot Upamecano established himself as an exciting centre-back last season after having a breakthrough season.
He has continued in the same vein in the new campaign, producing solid performances at the back. The young Frenchman will hope to return to his best after Leipzig's humiliation at Old Trafford last week.
Centre-back: Presnel Kimpembe (PSG)
Another PSG star who is having a great season this campaign is Presnel Kimpembe. He has been rock solid at the back for the French champions and has shown excellent positional awareness and ball-control while making some crucial blocks too.
Left-back: Angelino (RB Leipzig)
On loan from Manchester City, Angelino is making waves with Leipzig this season. With four goals so far, the little Galician fireball is the top-scorer for the Red Bulls this season.
After scoring twice in Leipzig's opening-day win over Istanbul, Angelino has scored two other goals in the Bundesliga, both from headers. PSG would undermine the threat of Angelino at their own peril.
Central midfielder: Marquinhos (PSG)
After the departure of Thiago Silva, the PSG captain's armband was transferred to Marquinhos, who has led by example with his leadership qualities.
A centre-back by trade, Marquinhos was moved to central midfield by Tuchel last season, where he has excelled with his passing range, technical abilities and elegance on the ball.
Central midfielder: Marcel Sabitzer (RB Leipzig)
Even though he's been around for a long time, Marcel Sabitzer truly shot himself to stardom last season courtesy his performances with Leipzig in the Champions League.
He scored a brilliant goal against Zenit St.Petersburg and was also key in the comprehensive win over Tottenham Hotspur. A goalscoring midfielder with impressive set-piece prowess, the Austrian has had a career out of swinging inch-perfect deliveries.
Attacking midfielder: Daniel Olmo (RB Leipzig)
Another young Spaniard who has quickly risen to the fore, Daneil Olmo signed for Leipzig in January from Dinamo Zagreb and has proved to be a bang for the buck ever since.
Olmo, whose creative ability has helped attacking stars ahead of him flourish, works really hard off the ball too. A graduate of Barcelona's famed La Masia academy, the 21-year old has four assists to his name this season and could give PSG's defence a serious run for its money.
Right-winger: Pablo Sarabia (PSG)
An understudy to Angel Di Maria since arriving at PSG last year, Pablo Sarabia has made a strong case for himself with two goals and four assists, all coming in the last two weeks, during the Argentine's injury-enforced absence.
He's looked sharp, and his crosses are inch-perfect. With all three of PSG's first-choice attackers ruled out of the clash against Leipzig, the Spaniard will have another chance to impress on Wednesday.
Left-winger: Emil Forsberg (RB Leipzig)
Emil Forsberg is one of the more underrated players in Leipzig's squad, but his impact in the team's fortunes has been undeniable.
He is not just a prolific goalscorer but is also renowned for creating chances and has an effective passing style.
The Swede, who has contributed four goals in the league this season, scoring and assisting twice apiece, will be eager to get off the mark in Europe too.
Striker: Moise Kean (PSG)
Moise Kean has finally started to prove his worth again, netting four goals in just five games this season. He has scored back-to-back braces against Dijon and Istanbul Basaksehir.
With the attacking trio of Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Mauro Icardi all ruled out of the Leipzig clash, the 20-year old Kean will spearhead PSG's attack on Wednesday and will hope to reproduce his Matchday 1 heroics in Germany.
