Paris Saint-Germain begin their UEFA Champions League title defense on Wednesday when they host Slovakian champions Slovan Bratislava at the Parc des Princes.
The fixture is scheduled to kick off at 4:00 pm Brasilia time on 9 September in the opening round of the tournament's main league phase. The encounter marks the official debut for both clubs in the revamped league stage of Europe's flagship club competition.
PSG enter the match seeking to bounce back from a recent defeat in the French Championship, where they fell to Monaco in their last domestic outing. Monaco are currently led by head coach Filipe Luis. The Parisian side will be aiming to resume winning ways as they launch their European campaign on home soil.
Slovan Bratislava arrive in the French capital as the reigning domestic champions of Slovakia. They face a tough opening assignment against the current European title holders in Paris as both teams look to secure their first points of the new Champions League season.
Match details and team background
Paris Saint-Germain are based in Paris, France, and have played at the Parc des Princes since 1974. The stadium, located in the south-west of the French capital, is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere during European nights. PSG have established themselves as the dominant force in French football over recent years.
Slovan Bratislava are based in the Slovak capital of Bratislava and have historically been the dominant club in Slovakian football. The UEFA Champions League is Europe's premier club tournament, featuring the top teams from domestic leagues across the continent competing for the prestigious European crown.
Broadcast coverage and live updates
For viewers in Brazil, the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Slovan Bratislava will be broadcast live with exclusive streaming on HBO Max. In addition to the video stream, real-time match tracking and text updates will be available through CNN Esportes.
