Barcelona Carry One-Goal Advantage Into Champions League Decider Against PSG
Barcelona vs PSG - 16/04/2024
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The Champions League quarter-finals got off to a captivating start last week, with all four clashes serving up multiple goals and endless drama.
Barcelona gained a narrow advantage over Paris Saint-Germain in the French capital, as the Catalan giants came from 2-1 down to win the first leg 3-2.
In this preview, we discuss all the key stats, trends and analysis ahead of the second leg. Keep reading to discover what Forebet’s AI algorithm predicts for Tuesday’s showdown.
Last week, Raphinha gave Barcelona the lead at the Parc des Princes, but Barcelona found themselves 2-1 down after PSG scored two goals in the first five minutes of the second half.
However, Xavi’s side turned things around to gain an edge in Paris, with Raphinha’s second goal of the game preceding Andreas Christensen’s winner.
Barca followed that triumph with a 1-0 victory over Cadiz on Saturday, meaning they have won each of their last six matches across all competitions.
When you look at the bigger picture, Xavi’s men have avoided defeat in each of their previous 13 games, keeping seven clean sheets for good measure.
On the flip side, Paris Saint-German haven’t played since the first leg, as there were only six Ligue 1 fixtures on the schedule last weekend.
Luis Enrique’s side enjoyed a lengthy 27-game unbeaten streak between mid-November and early April, progressing on all fronts in the process.
However, PSG have since failed to win their previous two matches, with a 1-1 draw against Clermont Foot preceding last week’s loss to Barcelona.
In fairness, the French giants have experienced an inconsistent Champions League campaign, recording four wins, two draws and three defeats this season.
Head-to-head: PSG have managed to win just two of their last eight Champions League matches against Barcelona, suffering five defeats in that time.
Given that eight of the previous 11 UCL meetings between Barca and PSG have produced over 3.5 goals, the second leg will likely be a high-scoring affair.
Team news: Barcelona’s Andreas Christensen and Sergi Roberto are suspended for the second leg, while Alejandro Balde and Gavi remain absent due to injury.
The visitors also have a number of long-term injury absentees, with Presnel Kimpembe, Layvin Kurzawa and Sergio Rico on the sidelines.
If recent meetings between these two sides are anything to go by, Tuesday’s showdown will be an eventful encounter with goals at both ends.
Forebet predicts that Barcelona and PSG will play out a high-scoring draw in Catalonia, sending the hosts into the semi-finals.
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2 - 2
3.18
16°
3.80
2.20
3.80
3.00
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no
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