Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool set for thrilling Champions League clash

Two of Europe’s most in-form teams, Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool, are set to face off in a highly anticipated UEFA Champions League last 16 encounter. The first leg will take place at the Parc des Princes, with the Parisians riding a 22-game unbeaten streak in all competitions.

PSG’s impressive form has been fueled by their dominant performances in the Champions League, where they demolished Brest 10-0 on aggregate in the previous round. However, their record against English opposition is somewhat patchy, with just two wins in their last eight such encounters.

Despite this, PSG boasts an impressive continental record on their home turf, having lost just ten of their last 80 European games at the Parc des Princes. Liverpool, however, is one team that is unlikely to be intimidated by this record, given their own impressive form in the Champions League.

The Reds finished top of their group in the league phase, winning seven of their eight matches, and have been in rampant form in front of goal. They will be looking to continue this form to earn what would be a sixth triumph in nine games against French sides. However, their away record in France is a concern, having won none of their last five matches on French soil.

Liverpool will be relying on their formidable form on the road in the Champions League to get a positive result. They have won 16 of their last 22 away games in the competition and will be looking to add to this tally. With players like Vitinha and Luis Díaz in form, both teams will be confident of getting a result.

The match promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams boasting impressive attacking firepower. Liverpool’s ability to score before halftime – they have done so in ten of their last 11 matches – will be a key factor, while PSG’s home record will make them a formidable opponent.