This article was originally written and published by French soccer correspondent Naim Beneddra for GOAL France.
Paris Saint-Germain face a perilous away trip on Wednesday evening. Sitting comfortably in second place in the league, the European champions travel to the "cathedral" of San Mamés to take on Athletic Bilbao. While PSG seem untouchable in attack after their 5-0 thrashing of Rennes, the real challenge lies at the back: Luis Enrique must solve an unprecedented defensive conundrum to contain the Basque fury.
A decimated Parisian defence in need of reinvention
This is the issue that is causing concern: who will play in defence? With Lucas Hernandez suspended, Achraf Hakimi injured and Nuno Mendes uncertain, the Parisian flanks are depleted. The Spanish coach will have to improvise, perhaps by bringing in young players or repositioning key players. This potential weakness is compounded by the likely absence of Ousmane Dembélé, who is ill, and the uncertainty surrounding goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier. Fortunately, the return of Désiré Doué offers an additional attacking option.
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Bilbao, with their backs against the wall
Opposite them, Athletic Bilbao has no choice. Ranked 27th in the standings, the Basques are virtually eliminated and must win to have any hope of reaching the play-offs. Galvanised by their recent prestigious victory over Atlético Madrid, Ernesto Valverde's men will be counting on their passionate fans to help them upset the Parisian giants. But they too will have to cope without their defensive leader, Aymeric Laporte, who is injured.
A test of character for the champions.
This match is therefore a test of character for Paris. Facing a team playing for its European life in a hostile atmosphere, PSG will have to show that it can still adapt and endure. A victory would bring the Parisians considerably closer to direct qualification for the round of 16, confirming their status as favourites despite the headwinds.
Which channel to watch the Athletic Bilbao v Paris Saint-Germain match on
In the United States, the game be available to stream live on Paramount+.
For Spanish language speakers, the game will also be broadcast live on TUDN.
TUDN is available to stream live online on DirecTV Stream and YouTube TV. Both DirecTV Stream and YouTube TV's Spanish language offerings are priced at $34.99 per month.
however, comes with the added advantage of offering new customers the chance to try out their service with a free five day trial before asking you to commit to a longer-term subscription.
What cable TV channel is TUDN on?
TUDN is available through a large number of cable TV carriers here in the United States. Below is the channel number you can normally find them on. Please note that availability varies based on plan and by region:
| Provider | Channel Number | |
|---|---|---|
| COX | Varies | |
| DirecTV | 464 | |
| DISH | 856 | |
| Verizon | 1524 | 1539 (HD) | |
| Xfinity | Varies |
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Stream Athletic Bilbao vs Paris St Germain worldwide
In Spain, the game between Athletic Bilbao and PSG will be broadcast on Wednesday 10 December 2025 from 9 pm local time on Movistar+.
In France, the game will be shown on Canal+. You can also watch the match via live streaming on the group's dedicated platform, MyCanal.
| Movistar+ | Watch here |
| Canal+ | Watch here |
How to watch from anywhere with a VPN
If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) to watch the matches with your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure online connection when streaming. If you don't know which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for sports streaming.
Match schedule and location Athletic Bilbao - Paris Saint-Germain
The match between Athletic Bilbao and PSG will take place on Wednesday 10 December at 9 p.m. French time at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao.
Team information and line-ups
Athletic Bilbao vs Paris Saint-Germain lineups
4-2-3-1
Formation
4-3-3
PSGATH-Line up
ATHSubstitutes
Manager
E. Valverde
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
Injuries and Suspensions
Information about Athletic Bilbao
Bilbao has to cope with a decimated defence. Aitor Paredes is suspended, while Yeray Álvarez is still serving his lengthy ban for failing a doping test. The injury list remains long, with Robert Navarro, Beñat Prados, Unai Egiluz, Maroan Sannadi and Iñaki Williams all unavailable. Aymeric Laporte has been added to the list after his injury against Atlético, another blow for Ernesto Valverde. In attack, Nico Williams will be available and remains the Basques' most dangerous weapon ahead of PSG's visit.
Paris Saint-Germain team news
PSG travel to Bilbao with several major uncertainties. Lucas Hernandez is suspended after his sending-off against Tottenham, while Achraf Hakimi remains unavailable. Lucas Chevalier, still suffering from an ankle injury, is likely to be ruled out, meaning Matvey Safonov is set to make his second consecutive start.
Ousmane Dembélé, who is suffering from flu-like symptoms and missed training on Monday, remains very doubtful for this European trip. Nuno Mendes, Lucas Beraldo and Renato Bellucci Marin are still to be assessed. If Dembélé is unavailable, Bradley Barcola could start as a false nine in an attacking line-up where Luis Enrique still has several options. The only good news concerns Desire Doué, who was able to train normally and should make the trip to the Basque Country.
The form of the two teams
ATH-Form
ATHAthletic Bilbao
1
-
0
Atletico Madrid
W
Athletic Bilbao
0
-
3
Real Madrid
L
Levante
0
-
2
Athletic Bilbao
W
Slavia Prague
0
-
0
Athletic Bilbao
D
Barcelona
4
-
0
Athletic Bilbao
L
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 3/7
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 0/5
PSG-Form
PSGParis Saint-Germain
5
-
0
Rennes
W
Monaco
1
-
0
Paris Saint-Germain
L
Paris Saint-Germain
5
-
3
Tottenham
W
Paris Saint-Germain
3
-
0
Le Havre
W
Lyon
2
-
3
Paris Saint-Germain
W
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 16/6
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 4/5
- Both teams scored
- 2/5
Head-to-head record
ATHLast 2 matches
PSG1
Win
0
Draws
1
Win
Goals scored
4- Games over 2.5 goals
- 1/2
- Both teams scored
- 1/2