PSG, under Luis Enrique, continue their pursuit of an elusive first Champions League title, while Liverpool, led by Arne Slot, aim to reclaim the crown they last won in 2019. The last time these two met in the Champions League was in the 2018-19 group stage, where both teams secured one win each, setting the stage for another tightly contested battle.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
PSG have been in red-hot form, winning 10 straight matches across all competitions, including a dominant 10-0 aggregate victory over Brest in the playoff round. Their attack has been relentless, scoring 21 goals in their last five Champions League games, while conceding just three in that span.
The French giants also boast an impressive home record in Europe, losing just 10 of their last 80 Champions League matches at the Parc des Princes (W50, D20, L10). However, their record against English opposition remains inconsistent, with just two wins from their last eight meetings (D1, L5).
Meanwhile, Liverpool finished at the top of the league phase standings, winning seven of their eight games. Their only defeat came against PSV Eindhoven in a dead rubber on matchday eight, but they remain unbeaten in their last three away games in the UCL.
Liverpool's Champions League knockout form, however, is concerning. They have lost their last three UCL knockout matches, all against Real Madrid, but have still won 16 of their last 22 away games in the competition (D1, L5).
Team News
Paris Saint-Germain:
- PSG have no fresh injury concerns, with Luis Enrique expected to have a full squad at his disposal.
- Vitinha, Willian Pacho, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (a rumored Liverpool target) are set to return to the starting lineup.
- Marquinhos could make his 100th Champions League start, becoming the first player to do so exclusively for a French club.
Liverpool:
- Tyler Morton (shoulder), Conor Bradley (hamstring), and Joe Gomez (hamstring) remain out, though none were expected to start.
- Amara Nallo is suspended after receiving a red card against PSV.
- Mohamed Salah, who has been directly involved in 20 UCL knockout goals (12G, 8A), will look to extend his record as the most prolific African player in UCL knockout history.
Stats Watch
- PSG are on a 10-match winning streak across all competitions, scoring 21 goals in their last five UCL matches.
- Liverpool are unbeaten in their last three UCL away games but have lost their last three UCL knockout matches.
- PSG have won just two of their last eight games against English clubs (D1, L5).
- Liverpool have not won in their last five away games against French opposition (D2, L3), with their last win in Marseille (2008).
- Marquinhos is set to become the first player to make 100 Champions League starts exclusively for a French club.
- Liverpool have scored before half-time in 10 of their last 11 matches in all competitions.
With both teams in superb domestic form, this Champions League tie promises to be a battle of firepower and tactical discipline. PSG's potent attack, led by Ousmane Dembélé and Vitinha, will be tested against Liverpool’s high-intensity pressing game. On the other hand, Mohamed Salah’s European pedigree could be the key for the visitors, as they aim to break their winless streak in France.