After three years without facing each other, two teams with significant history meet in the French capital when PSG host Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinals at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday.
These two clubs have a history of producing explosive 90-minute games when they meet, with 24 goals scored in their last six Champions League knockout matches dating back to 2015. That includes the famous 6-1 rout. 1 for Barcelona at the Camp Nou in 2017, which overturned a 4-0 deficit in the first leg.
There is a slight air of desperation in this match, as both clubs arrive with a significant degree of uncertainty about the near future. This competition is Kylian Mbappé’s last chance to bring his hometown club the Champions League trophy he covets before leaving next summer, likely for Barcelona’s main rivals Real Mardrid.
Meanwhile, Barça will see coach
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PSG vs Barcelona odds
PSG are a big favorite at home, even though Barcelona have shown better form lately and are getting healthier every week. Goals are also expected, and the over will have a big impact, especially in the first leg of a global European showdown.
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PSG vs Barcelona Prediction
- Lean Money Line: Draw (+280)
- Score prediction: PSG 2-2 Barcelona
There are reasons why both sides can win this match, regardless of where it is played. PSG have been defeated at home on numerous occasions in recent Champions League seasons, including by Bayern Munich last year and Manchester City in 2021.
Barcelona is on a streak of four quality games, with wins over Mallorca, Napoli, Atlético Madrid and Las Palmas by a combined score of 8-1. Victories over Napoli in the Champions League round of 16 and Atlético Madrid in La Liga were particularly impressive, finishing efficiently in games with a lot at stake.
PSG appeared to have improved defensively as 2024 progressed but have returned to their porous ways, conceding to relegation-threatened Clermont Foot last time out, while allowing two first-half goals to Montpellier a few weeks ago to finish a streak. of four games without keeping a clean sheet. Without Achraf Hakimi on the flank, PSG may be trapped.
PSG vs Barcelona match details
- Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
- Start time: 9 pm local (3 pm ET / 12 pm PT)
- Location: Parc des Princes (Paris, France)
- Referee: Anthony Taylor (ENG), VAR: Stuart Atwell (ESP)
- Last meeting: PSG 1-1 Barcelona (March 10, 2021 | Champions League)
