Paris Saint-Germain will host Liverpool at Parc des Princes on Wednesday night for the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.
This match features two league champions, each looking to take a strong step toward the semi-finals. PSG come into this match in good form, while Liverpool faces pressure after recent struggles.
Liverpool Struggling for Form
Liverpool arrives in Paris after a challenging period. A heavy 4-0 loss to Manchester City in the FA Cup exposed the team's defensive issues. Additionally, inconsistent performances in recent away games have raised concerns.
Manager Arne Slot is under growing pressure after his team suffered 15 losses across all competitions this season, the highest number for Liverpool since 2014-15.
Although they secured a convincing 4-0 win against Galatasaray in the last-16 second leg, the team's away form remains a concern, with four losses in five recent away matches in all competitions.
PSG in Command at Home and Abroad
In contrast, PSG enters the quarter-finals after a series of strong performances both domestically and in Europe. Luis Enrique’s team has extended their winning streak to four matches, including a 3-1 victory over Toulouse, thanks to a brace from Ousmane Dembele.
PSG currently leads Ligue 1, holding a four-point edge over Lens and having a game in hand, which shows their dominance in the league.
In European competitions, PSG has progressed from their last four Champions League quarter-finals and has a seven-match unbeaten record against English teams, winning five of those matches.
PSG Expected lineup:
Safonov; Hakimi, Ilya Zabarnyi, Pacho, Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Neves; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia
Liverpool Expected lineup:
Mamardashvili; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Ekitike
