Clash of the Titans: Barcelona VS PSG – Prediction

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Prediction: Barcelona 2-2 PSG
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The UEFA Champions League is all set to feature a highly anticipated match tomorrow as two giants, as well as the two favorites in this tournament, will play against each other. FC Barcelona, the five-time Champions League winner, will welcome Paris Saint-Germain, who have just won their very first UCL glory. However, this game is also special for Luis Enrique as he returns to Barcelona after a long time. Under Enrique, Barcelona won their last Champions League trophy back in 2015, and now Luis Enrique is here with Paris Saint-Germain.

“I am happy to come back, it’s my home. I spent a large part of my career as a player and a manager here. It’s not the Nou Camp but it’s a beautiful stadium. I played here in the Olympic Games in 1992. It’s very special to be here,” stated Luis Enrique.

Enrique added, “I love Hansi Flick’s team, I enjoy it because it is in line with FC Barcelona’s footballing ideals. They aren’t ponderous, they attack, press, and play a very high line. I always watch because I am am a member and I will be a culer forever.”

Stats & Facts

Barcelona met PSG in 15 games in European competitions, where Barcelona won 6 matches and PSG secured 5 victories. The remaining four games ended in a draw.
Barcelona under Luis Enrique won three successive Champions League games against PSG between 2014 and 2015. But they have now won only two of their latest 6 matches against the French club.
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Barcelona in their last two away games in the Champions League, where they scored 8 goals and conceded only two.
A defeat against PSG would see Barcelona lose three consecutive home meetings against a single opponent in the UCL for the first time in their history.
Barcelona lost only one of their last 12 home games in the UCL, and that only defeat came against PSG.

Team News

Lamine Yamal has returned to the team after recovering from a groin injury and played against Real Sociedad. He is likely to start tomorrow against PSG along with Robert Lewandowski and Marcus Rashford. But Barcelona will miss the service of Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Gavi, Joan Garcia, Fermin Lopez, and Raphinha due to their respective injuries.

As for PSG, Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele is out of the team due to his hamstring injury, while none of Desire Doue, Marquinhos, or Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are available due to injury concerns.

Possible Lineup for Barcelona:

Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, Araujo, Martin; Pedri, De Jong; Yamal, Olmo, Rashford; Lewandowski

Possible Lineup for Paris Saint-Germain:

Chevalier; Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Mendes; Lee, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery; Mbaye, Ramos, Barcola

Prediction: Barcelona 2-2 PSG

Both Barcelona and PSG are in a very good rhythm right now. The Champions League mission was very successful for PSG last time, and they hope to continue like this. Barcelona also started the new UCL campaign with a victory. They will have the home advantage tomorrow, but PSG’s record against Barcelona away from home is also very good. Considering their recent performance, we are expecting a highly competitive match tomorrow.