PSG vs Atalanta Prediction 17.09.2025 | UEFA Champions League

Paris Saint-Germain reached the pinnacle of their ambitions in May, lifting the long-awaited Champions League crown for the first time in their history, courtesy of a dazzling 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan on a memorable night in Munich.

Lifting the “Big Ears” was a historic achievement, but the Parisians now confront a far greater test: proving themselves as Europe’s reigning champions while aiming to join the elite few who have managed to retain the title in consecutive seasons.

While it may be too early for in-depth analysis, Luis Enrique is set to focus on a strong start to his UCL title defence, with his side kicking off the 2025-26 season with a flawless five wins from five, including a penalty shootout rout of Tottenham to claim the UEFA Super Cup.

PSG’s hopes of kicking off their Champions League campaign on a winning note have taken a hit, as influential duo Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue are sidelined with injuries sustained on international duty.

To make matters worse, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s Wednesday appearance is now in doubt after he was forced off the pitch in the 30th minute with a visible injury during the weekend clash with RC Lens.

Meanwhile, Atalanta are starting afresh this season after parting ways with iconic coach Gian Piero Gasperini, whose eight-year legacy remains unforgettable, as Ivan Juric steps in under the immense pressure of preserving the club’s standards and building on past success.

La Dea endured a slow start to the new Serie A season, sharing points with Pisa and Parma in their first two outings, but they displayed their true quality on matchday three by dismantling Lecce 4-1, a performance that injected confidence ahead of their clash with the reigning UCL champions.

In the debut season of the new Champions League format, the Bergamo side finished just outside the top eight, forcing them into an additional two-legged tie for a place in the last-16, only to be stunned by Belgian outfit Club Brugge in a heavy 5-2 aggregate defeat.

While Sead Kolasinac, Mitchel Bakker, and Ederson are confirmed to miss the midweek clash, the fitness of star duo Ademola Lookman and Gianluca Scamacca remains uncertain after both faced injury concerns recently.