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Two of Europe’s most in-form teams go head-to-head in a blockbuster Champions League last-16 clash as Paris Saint-Germain host Liverpool at the Parc des Princes.

🔥 PSG demolished Brest 10-0 on aggregate in the playoff round, while Liverpool dominated the league phase, finishing top of the rankings.

With Barcelona or Club Brugge potentially awaiting in the quarter-finals, both sides will aim to take control of this tie with a statement performance.

⚡ Interesting Fact:

Paris Saint-Germain are unbeaten in their last 22 matches across all competitions (W19, D3).

🧐 Team Analysis

🔵 Paris Saint-Germain

🏆 Champions League Record: Runners-up in 2020
📊 Current Form: W5, D1 (Last 6)
⚽ Last Match: 4-1 win vs Lille (Ligue 1)

🔥 Key Players to Watch:

• Kylian Mbappe – The top scorer in Ligue 1, a constant threat in attack.
• Vitinha – Scored in both playoff games vs Brest and dictates midfield tempo.
• Ousmane Dembele – A creative force on the right flank.

🚑 Injuries & Suspensions:

✅ No major injuries

🏟 Home Record (Champions League 2024/25):

📌 Played: 4 | ✅ Wins: 3 | 🤝 Draws: 1 | ❌ Losses: 0

🔴 Liverpool

🏆 Champions League Record: 6-time winners (last in 2019)
📊 Current Form: W4, L2 (Last 6)
⚽ Last Match: 2-0 win vs Newcastle (Premier League)

🔥 Key Players to Watch:

• Mohamed Salah – The top African scorer in UCL knockout history (20 goal involvements).
• Luis Diaz – Scored in eight Liverpool wins this season, often netting first.
• Alexis Mac Allister – The midfield engine, crucial in Liverpool’s transitions.

🚑 Injuries & Suspensions:

❌ Joe Gomez (Hamstring)
❌ Conor Bradley (Hamstring)
❌ Tyler Morton (Shoulder)
❌ Amara Nallo (Suspended)

🚀 Away Record (Champions League 2024/25):

📌 Played: 4 | ✅ Wins: 3 | 🤝 Draws: 0 | ❌ Losses: 1

📊 Head-to-Head & Past Encounters

🔹 Last Meeting:
✅ PSG 2-1 Liverpool – Champions League (Nov 2018)

🔹 Key Stats:

• PSG have won just 2 of their last 8 matches vs English clubs (D1, L5).
• Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 5 away UCL matches (W4, D1).
• Liverpool have not won an away game vs a French team since 2008.

🔮 Prediction

⚽ Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Paris Saint-Germain 2-2 Liverpool

Both teams are in red-hot form, but Liverpool’s experience in big European nights could be decisive. Expect a high-scoring draw.

💰 Betting Tips

📌 Both Teams to Score: Yes
✅ PSG and Liverpool have both scored in 10+ consecutive matches.

📌 Over 2.5 Goals: Yes
✅ Both teams have attacking firepower and average 3+ goals per game in their last five outings.

📌 Anytime Goalscorer: Mohamed Salah
✅ Liverpool’s talisman has scored in 6 of his last 8 UCL knockout games.

📌 Half-Time Result: Draw (1-1)
✅ Three of Liverpool’s last four UCL knockout matches were level at HT.

📝 Possible Lineups

🔵 Paris Saint-Germain (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

📅 Match Details

📅 Match Date: March 5, 2025
🏟 Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris
⏰ Kickoff Time: 8:00 PM UK Time

Final Verdict: Can PSG Overcome Their Last-16 Curse?

With Liverpool’s Champions League pedigree and PSG’s attacking flair, this promises to be a thrilling first-leg showdown. Will Mbappe shine at home, or can Salah’s magic help Liverpool grab an advantage?

Drop your predictions below! 🔥⚽