Paris Saint-Germain vs. Liverpool: An Open Offensive Battle
One of Europe’s best attacking teams this season visits a ruthless offensive powerhouse in a Champions League spectacle.
Liverpool travels to face Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, a clash widely considered a showdown between two of the strongest teams in Europe at the moment. The Premier League leaders take on the Ligue 1 frontrunners in a battle of local giants.
With both teams close to securing their respective league titles, their focus shifts to European glory. Liverpool has suffered just four defeats in all competitions this season, including only one in the Champions League—a loss to PSV Eindhoven in a meaningless match after they had already secured qualification. They topped the unified group stage with seven wins in eight games, including a 2-0 victory over reigning champions Real Madrid.
Meanwhile, the French capital club, leading Ligue 1 by 13 points ahead of Marseille, had to go through the playoff round after suffering three group-stage defeats against Arsenal, Atlético Madrid, and Bayern Munich, finishing 15th in the standings. However, they have recently hit top form, delivering dominant victories, including a 7-0 demolition of Brest in the playoff round, securing a 10-0 aggregate qualification.
Liverpool, chasing their first Champions League title since 2019, has lost both of their previous visits to the Parc des Princes (1997 and 2018). However, this season could tell a different story, given their dominance in the Premier League, where they hold a 13-point lead over Arsenal. The Reds are now on course for their 20th league title, which would match Manchester United’s all-time record.
Football fans can expect a thrilling offensive contest, with several in-form players lighting up the scoresheets in recent weeks, including Liverpool’s Egyptian star Mohamed Salah and PSG’s explosive wingers Ousmane Dembélé and Bradley Barcola.
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- This is only the third encounter between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League. They previously faced off in the 2018-19 group stage, with Liverpool winning 3-2 at home and losing 2-1 away.
- This will be their first knockout-stage encounter in a major European competition since the 1996-97 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup semifinals, where PSG advanced to the final with a 3-2 aggregate victory.
- Liverpool has failed to win any of their last five away matches against French teams in European competitions (D2, L3). Their last away victory in France came against Marseille in September 2008 (2-1 in the Champions League).
- Liverpool’s Dutch manager, Arne Slot, has never lost against French teams in major European competitions, winning two and drawing one of his three encounters.
- Paris Saint-Germain has won five consecutive Champions League matches, scoring 21 goals and conceding just three. The last time they won six straight UCL games was in the 1994-95 season.
- Mohamed Salah has contributed to 20 goals in 30 Champions League knockout-stage matches (12 goals, 8 assists), more than any other African player in the competition’s history.
Get ready for the ultimate Champions League showdown as Liverpool takes on PSG in a high-stakes battle of European giants! With Betway, the best online betting site in Lebanon, you can enjoy top odds and thrilling markets on this massive clash.
