Barcelona – PSG: 8th March 2017

FC Barcelona

The Catalan team will try to be the first in history to turn the tide of a qualification UCL with a deficit of four goals. Rehearsals in this regard have been more than successful: 6-1 vs. Gijon and 5-0 vs. Celta Vigo in La Liga last two stages. Also, Messi and company have checked and successful economy extremely important in the fight for the title, moving from Atletico Madrid uncomfortable even on its land (2-1).

PSG return is awaited with great interest in Catalunya, but the main topic these days target Luis Enrique conference in which he announced his departure from Barcelona bench late in the season: “I’m tired. I want to rest. I will not be the next coach of the season. ”

Immediately after the news on Enrique, Barcelona’s players had one of the best developments this season, handing them a lesson in football Celta Vigo to. The audience showed their respect in turn coach born in Gijon, scandandu its name into applause. They also displayed a banner that expresses confidence in a sensational return to PSG.

Humiliation suffered the “Parc des Princes” forcing Iberian make every effort to shame the washes. Perhaps the score difference is too large to be reattached, but Barca offensive should not be underestimated. Nothing is impossible when the attack consists of players like Leo Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar.

Paris Saint-Germain

Parisians were broken in the fair mouth of the victory against Barcelona. Sure, that victory was 5-1 in Le Classique, but should not be overlooked that ticked only a draw at home against those of Toulouse (0-0) and that have struggled terribly in front of the modest Niort (success obtained on the match 2-0) and Nancy (1-0 through a penalty converted by Cavani on 80 minutes).

Angel Di Maria, the player who made the difference in lap, deprived lately because of physical problems. Also Motta Rabiot and they do not feel any great absentand in dispute with Nancy. Attempts to recover them these days, but it seems that the situation is more complicated when the Argentinian.

It is likely to witness a scenario in which the group of the Seine will not put much emphasis on the offensive phase. Of course, it is hard to resist Barca if you try to barricade yourself in defense, but the French did not have reason to plunge into the attack more than necessary. In addition, it is clear that Emery will not line up the same first 11 who impressed in the first leg.

Direct meetings

France champion was not feeling at all well “Camp Nou” in the recent past. The two groups met frequently in previous editions UCL, Barcelona winning in front of their supporters twice (3-1 in 2014 and 2-0 in 2015), while another game played on Catalan territory ended in a draw (1-1 in 2013).

Conclusions & Tips

Barcelona certainly will do everything possible to get even a victory by which to more sugarcoat the situation. The score of the first round forcing MSN to force the opposing goal from the first minute. On the other side, Parisians will likely play at the clock, trying to surprise counterattack. Taking into account the latest developments of the two groups (Barca did show in La Liga, PSG was tormented in many instances), we chose to Wednesday night we rely on Catalan pride.