Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool, both leading their domestic leagues by 13 points, will clash in the Champions League last-16 first leg at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday.
PSG cruised through the playoffs, dismantling Brest 10-0 on aggregate to reach this stage, while Liverpool topped their group with an impressive 21 points from 24, winning their first seven games.
Head-to-Head Record
Previous meetings: 4
PSG wins: 2
Liverpool wins: 2
Draws: 0
The two teams have met four times, each side winning twice. Their most recent encounters were in the 2018-19 Champions League group stage, where Liverpool won 3-2 at Anfield, but PSG claimed a 2-1 victory at home. In their first-ever meetings, PSG knocked Liverpool out in the 1996-97 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup semi-final, winning 3-2 on aggregate.
Last Four Meetings:
Nov 28, 2018: PSG 2-1 Liverpool (Champions League)
Sep 18, 2018: Liverpool 3-2 PSG (Champions League)
Apr 24, 1997: Liverpool 2-0 PSG (UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup)
Apr 10, 1997: PSG 3-0 Liverpool (UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup)
Both teams enter this contest with high stakes and rich history in European competitions, promising an exciting encounter.
Predicted lineups
Paris Saint-Germain: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves; Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Barcola
Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Diaz
