The Champions League round of 16 has some significant matches, but Paris will host a major clash as Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain take on Premier League leaders Liverpool at Parc des Princes on Wednesday.
One of the top contenders for the Ballon d’Or, Mohamed Salah, will face the in-form Ousmane Dembele. While defenses will be under pressure, focusing too heavily on one player may lead to vulnerabilities elsewhere.
How to Watch:
- Date: Wednesday, March 5 | Time: 3 PM ET
- Location: Parc des Princes – Paris, France
- Live Stream: Paramount+
- Odds: PSG +140; Draw +260; Liverpool +170
Key Storylines:
PSG: Much attention is on Dembele with 27 goals across all competitions, but the attack also features Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, presenting multiple threats. Despite ongoing defensive concerns, if PSG can maintain the pressure on Liverpool, the outcome may surprise.
PSG Predicted XI:
- Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Nuno Mendes
- William Pacho
- Marquinhos
- Achraf Hakimi
- Fabian Ruiz
- Vitinha
- Joao Neves
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
- Ousmane Dembele
- Bradley Barcola
Liverpool: Aiming to secure their first Champions League title since 2019, Liverpool faces formidable opponents in PSG. Recent performances have shown some instability with the Reds drawing two of their last five matches.
Liverpool Predicted XI:
- Alisson
- Andrew Robertson
- Virgil Van Dijk
- Ibrahima Konate
- Trent Alexander-Arnold
- Alexis Mac Allister
- Ryan Gravenberch
- Luis Diaz
- Dominik Szoboszlai
- Mohamed Salah
- Diogo Jota
Prediction:
Expect a significant win for PSG as they begin the journey towards eliminating one of the favorites in this competition. Pick: PSG 2, Liverpool 1.
