The last time Liverpool faced Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League at the Parc des Princes, they won 1-0 but were eliminated on penalties when the French side beat them at Anfield.
This time, a resilient Les Parisiens, back in control of the Ligue 1 title race, return to action at home to face a Liverpool side desperate to prolong their European adventure with every other title hopes long shattered.
It's Champions League quarter-final action on Wednesday, April 8th, as Liverpool travels to Paris to face a PSG side that has not lost to English opposition in seven games. Reds boss Arne Slot will be aiming to refocus his team after a heavy domestic reverse in the FA Cup.
📈Team Form📉
🔹 PSG: Unbeaten in seven games against English teams in this competition, winning five of those fixtures.
🔸 Liverpool: Suffered 15 defeats in all tournaments this term—their most in one season since 2014-15.
📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊
🔥 Both sides boast three victories over the other in official UEFA fixtures heading into this clash.
🔥 PSG has successfully progressed from each of their last four Champions League quarter-final ties.
🔥 Liverpool has struggled on the road recently, suffering four defeats from their last five away matches.
🔥 Ousmane Dembele arrives in clinical form, having most recently netted a double in a 3-1 win over Toulouse.
🔥 This match serves as a high-stakes first leg between the reigning national champions of France and England.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥
🔵PSG | Form: W🟢L🔴W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢:
Luis Enrique's side enters this clash with immense confidence, looking to preserve a formidable seven-game unbeaten run against English giants.
With a squad featuring clinical finishers like Ousmane Dembele and a returning Marquinhos, they provide a stern test for any visiting side.
Having established a four-point lead at the top of Ligue 1, the hosts are fully focused on maintaining their European dominance as tournament holders.
🔴Liverpool | Form: W🟢L🔴D🟡W🟢L🔴L🔴:
Arne Slot's men are looking to snap a poor run of form after a merciless 4-0 dismantling at the hands of Manchester City.
Despite the absence of the injured Alisson Becker and Conor Bradley, the Reds still boast experienced heads like Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah.
With their Premier League crown slipping away, finding their rhythm in Paris is a top priority for the under-fire technical bench.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
🔵PSG (possible):
Safonov, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes, Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Neves, Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia.
🔴Liverpool (possible):
Mamardashvili, Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Ekitike.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
✨ Ousmane Dembele — The PSG attacker is in blistering form after his recent double and will be the primary threat to the Reds' backline.
✨ Dominic Szoboszlai — Liverpool’s saviour this season, operating either from midfield or right back, will have to come in handy.
✨ Kvaratskhelia — The Georgian skipper will hope to have half the game he had against Liverpool’s counterparts in Chelsea when they visited the Parc des Princes in the R16.
✨ Hugo Ekitike — The forward will be expected to lead the line and help the Reds overcome their unsightly run of recent away defeats.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 PSG/Home to win = 1.78
💵 Liverpool/Away to win = 4.38
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.53
💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.52
This clash presents a classic clash of momentum: a dominant home side in PSG faces a Liverpool team desperate to rediscover its steel before the second leg.
With both teams viewing this as a vital step toward the semi-finals, the Parc des Princes is set for a compelling European night.
Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
🔗 You can follow the PSG vs. Liverpool game here on MSport.
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