UEFA Champions League Preview: PSG vs Liverpool

Paris Saint-Germain will face Liverpool in the Champions League last-16 first leg at Parc des Princes. PSG, who had a shaky start under Luis Enrique, recovered with a strong finish to top their group and thrash Brest in the playoffs. They are in excellent form, winning 10 consecutive matches across all competitions and leading Ligue 1 by 13 points, although they've struggled in the Champions League's last-16 in recent years.

Liverpool, under Arne Slot, also topped their group with seven wins in the league phase, despite a loss to PSV Eindhoven. They are pursuing a domestic and continental treble, sitting 13 points clear in the Premier League. However, they’ve struggled in European away games, with no wins in their last five trips to France, including a 2-1 loss to PSG in 2018.

Starting XI
PSG (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves; Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Barcola.
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Diaz.

Prediction: PSG 1-2 Liverpool