PSG vs. Liverpool: A Clash of Champions at the Parc des Princes
European royalty meets perennial contenders on Wednesday night as Paris Saint-Germain welcome Liverpool to the Parc des Princes for a thrilling Champions League last-16 first-leg showdown.
Liverpool, under the leadership of Arne Slot, dominated their league phase group, while PSG made a statement with a staggering 10-0 aggregate win over Brest in the playoffs.
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Match Preview: PSG vs. Liverpool – Prediction, Team News & Lineups
Despite having a squad that once boasted Mbappé, Messi, and Neymar, PSG's dream of lifting the Champions League trophy remains unfulfilled. However, under Luis Enrique, the club has shifted its strategy—focusing on developing future superstars rather than chasing marquee signings.
Their Champions League journey looked shaky at first, but a three-game winning streak—including an impressive 4-2 comeback against Manchester City—secured their passage to the knockouts.
They followed up with a dominant playoff victory over Brest, winning 3-0 in the first leg and 7-0 in the second, extending their European winning streak to five matches—something they haven’t achieved since 1994-95.
PSG’s momentum is undeniable. A 4-1 victory over Lille made it 10 consecutive wins across all competitions. They’re 13 points clear at the top of Ligue 1, but domestic success is no longer enough—their biggest hurdle has been getting past the last-16 stage, having been eliminated at this round five times in the last eight seasons.
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Liverpool’s European Pedigree & Current Form
If there’s one team PSG should look to for Champions League success, it’s Liverpool. Despite a dead-rubber loss to PSV, the Reds cruised through the league phase, winning seven of their first eight matches.
Slot’s men are still chasing a treble, leading the Premier League by 13 points after back-to-back 2-0 wins over Man City and Newcastle. They’ll also face Newcastle in the EFL Cup final on March 16.
One concern for Liverpool, though, is their recent Champions League knockout record—they’re on a three-game losing streak in the knockouts, but each of those defeats came against Real Madrid. Notably, they remain undefeated away from home in the Premier League this season.
However, their overall away record isn’t as strong, with just three wins in their last nine road games. History doesn’t favor them in France either—they haven’t won in their last five European away games on French soil since beating Marseille in 2008.
The last time these two sides met in Paris, PSG secured a 2-1 win in November 2018, though Liverpool triumphed 3-2 at Anfield earlier that season. The winner of this heavyweight clash will take on either Aston Villa or Club Brugge in the quarter-finals.
Recent Form
Paris Saint-Germain:
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Liverpool:
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Team News & Possible Lineups
PSG Team News
Good news for Luis Enrique—PSG have a fully fit squad for this crucial encounter.
A few tweaks from their win over Lille could see Vitinha, Willian Pacho, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia return to the starting lineup.
Captain Marquinhos is set for a historic night—if he starts, he’ll become the first player to make 100 Champions League starts for a French club, joining legendary Brazilians Roberto Carlos, Dani Alves, and Thiago Silva in the exclusive 100-club.
🟢 PSG Predicted XI:
Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves; Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Barcola
Liverpool Team News
Liverpool aren’t as lucky on the injury front, but Tyler Morton (shoulder), Conor Bradley (hamstring), and Joe Gomez (hamstring) were unlikely to feature anyway.
Teenager Amara Nallo remains suspended after being sent off just minutes into his debut against PSV.
All eyes will be on Mohamed Salah, who is chasing another historic Champions League milestone. The Egyptian King has been directly involved in 20 goals across 30 UCL knockout games, making him the most prolific African player in Champions League history, ahead of Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto’o.
🟢 Liverpool Predicted XI:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Diaz
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Final Thoughts
With both teams in formidable form, this tie promises fireworks from start to finish. Can PSG finally overcome their last-16 curse, or will Liverpool’s European pedigree shine through? We’ll find out under the lights in Paris.
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