The Champions League quarter-final draw threw up some titanic clashes and one of the biggest is undoubtedly Paris Saint-Germain versus Barcelona, with the first leg set to take place this Wednesday.
The emergence of PSG as a major European over the last decade has seen them regularly lock horns with Barca for some of the most epic games we have ever seen in the competition.
Who could forget that famous Sergi Roberto goal that saw Barca remarkably overcome a 5-0 first-leg deficit to defeat PSG 6-1 in March of 2017?
Current Form
PSG Current Form
PSG have only lost three games over the course of this season and two of them came in the Champions League group stage versus Newcastle and Milan.
Domestically, they have been typically dominant and haven't lost in Ligue 1 since September.
It hasn't all been smooth sailing recently, though, as although they may be on a lengthy unbeaten run, they have drawn four out of their last six including the weekend's match against Clermont.
Luis Enrique did make extensive changes to his starting XI for that one to rest players for Barca.
Barcelona Current Form
Barca, meanwhile, have lost once in the league in 2024 and that came in a 5-3 thriller versus Villarreal.
Since Xavi announced he would leave at the end of the season, their form has been good. They've won their last four games in all competitions and most recently earned a 1-0 home win over Las Palmas, with Raphinha grabbing the goal.
PSG Team News
Presnel Kimpembe, Layvin Kurzawa and Sergio Rico are all definite absentees due to injury, while Achraf Hakimi isn't involved due to suspension.
There are doubts over the fitness of Nordi Mukiele after he came off against Clermont due to a head injury, so there are issues at right-back for Enrique.
Key Player: PSG
Barcelona Team News
Gavi and Alejandro Balde are out, with the former being a long-term absentee.
However, Xavi could welcome Pedri, Andreas Christensen and Frenkie de Jong back into his squad as they all completed full training ahead of this game.
Barca have no less than seven players at risk of suspension for the second leg should they receive a booking.
Key Player: Barcelona
Scoreline Prediction
PSG rested so many players at the weekend that they should come flying out the blocks.
These are two very evenly matches teams, but PSG might just edge it in the first leg, with Barca fancying their chances in the second.
FAQs
What time does the match start? The match kicks off at 20:00 on the 10th of April, 2024.
What was the score the last time PSG played Barcelona? PSG face off in the round of 16 in the 2020/21 season, when the French side emerged as 5-2 aggregate winners.
What is PSG's next match? After Barcelona, PSG face Barcelona again in the second leg next week.
What is Barcelona's next match? After PSG, Barcelona face Cadiz in the Primera Division.
Who is PSG's top scorer? Kylian Mbappe has scored 24 goals in Ligue 1 this season.
Who is Barcelona's top scorer? Robert Lewandowski has scored 13 goals in La Liga this season.
