Barcelona vs. PSG: Champions League Quarter-Final Second Leg Match Preview, Predictions, and Betting Odds

The attention of almost the entire football community on Tuesday will be focused on the match between Barcelona and PSG. The first season game for the Spanish club ended. Xavi’s team beat the terrible Parisians on the road (2:3). But a one-goal advantage before the return leg doesn’t guarantee anything.

Champions League quarter-final. The second game

04/16/2024. Stadio Olimpico (Barcelona)

Referee: Istvan Kovacs (Romania)

Barcelona – PSG. 22:00

Live Streaming: Megogo Football 1

Barcelona

Barcelona is alive. The latest results of the team in all competitions can only please the fans. Something magical and wonderful has been happening since Xavi announced his departure from the club. The coach said he would leave in the summer, and then he started – not one defeat against Barcelona (13 games in a row).

It was very interesting to see how the Catalans will be involved in Paris. What will their plan be? We think the “blue garnets” surprised everyone. The team showed a tight and reliable defensive game, which the intelligent players of PSG had to fight in some way. Yes, the opponent scored 2 goals. But all the other minutes are worth praising. The attack rate was also high. The side effects were sharp and effective. In short, a fair victory.

The final also showed how important players like de Jong and Pedri are for Barcelona. These two were doubtful for the game, but doctors at the last minute gave them permission to take the field. Their role in the victory is invaluable. One assist from Pedri on Raphinha is worth it.

After this, the Catalans still had a game in the competition. Traveling to the underdogs is often a difficult adventure for Barca. The opponent is completely closed in defense, and you have to try to push him during the whole game. Therefore, the game with Cadiz was very tight. However, Felix’s goal brought important 3 points.

Lewandowski, Cancelo and Martinez missed the La Liga match due to suspensions. Their rest should benefit the team. True, Christensen and Roberto will not help PSG. The author of the third goal went against Donnarumma and the captain of the team through yellow cards. Balde and Gavi are still recovering – unfortunately, they can’t help either.

PSG

It was obvious that PSG coach Luis Enrique had a great desire to show himself and his coaching talent to his former club. The rotation in the Ligue 1 game before the Champions League semi-finals and Mbappe’s full game on Wednesday (despite his poor performance and not the best relationship with the coach) showed that he wanted to win despite everything. In fact, that’s what he said at the pre-match press conference.

PSG are dreaming of the Champions League trophy, as they still cannot boast of winning the main European competition. Something always stopped me from doing this. It seems that everything should be right this season, looking at the form of the team. But then an angry Barcelona visit them in the first leg of the quarter-finals. Problems again. PSG have not lost for 27 games in a row…

Personnel. Kimpembe, Kurzawa and Rico have been recovering from injuries for a long time. But there is good news – Ashraf Hakimi returns to the team after his suspension. Everyone else will have the opportunity to go to the pitch at the Estadio Olimpico.

Last 3 games

• Barcelona’s last 3 games:

13.04. Cadiz – Barcelona 0:1 (La Liga)
10.04. PSG 2-3 Barcelona (Champions League)
30.03. Barcelona 1-0 Las Palmas (La Liga)

• The last 3 matches of PSG:

10.04. PSG 2-3 Barcelona (Champions League)
06.04. “PSG” – “Clermont” 1:1 (Ligue 1)
03.04. PSG 1-0 Rennes (French Cup)

• Last 3 head-to-head meetings:

10.04. PSG 2-3 Barcelona (Champions League)
2021. PSG – Barcelona 1:1 (Champions League)
2021. Barcelona – PSG 1:4 (Champions League)

Bets and odds

Prediction for the game Barcelona – PSG from UA-Football

The Parisians have not lost in 13 games in a row. Their games almost always involve a lot of goals, and there are also situations where they have to win back. Barcelona should be helped by the stadium fans, one-goal lead and good defensive play recently. Although banning Mbappe twice is still a feat. It is very possible that PSG will not lose a high-scoring game on Tuesday. But Barcelona comes next.