Barcelona hosts Paris Saint-Germain, who are in the Champions League semi-finals, after the exciting first match played in France last week. Barcelona will head into the quarter-final second leg with a one-goal lead after completing a remarkable 3-2 comeback win in Paris thanks to Andreas Christensen’s header.
It was a night to forget for Kylian Mbappe but the PSG forward scored a stunning hat-trick at the Nou Camp on his previous visit to Barcelona three years ago and the France star will need to be at his best if the visitors are to bounce back. Keep your Champions League dreams alive.
It has been five years since Barcelona last reached the Champions League semi-finals but Xavi will look to finish the job against former boss Luis Enrique on his return to Spain. Barcelona remain unbeaten in all competitions since Xavi announced he would leave the club at the end of the season
Follow the live updates of the Barcelona-PSG match and get all the information from the blog below last match odds and here are the tips
Barcelona vs PSG LIVE: Latest Champions League updates
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Barcelona will host PSG in the Champions League quarter-final rematch at 20.00 CET
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Barcelona hold narrow 3-2 advantage after chaotic first leg in Paris
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Kylian Mbappe wants to keep PSG afloat before leaving the club in the summer
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Barcelona remain unbeaten in 13 matches since Xavi’s departure
First standing lessons
14:50 , Ben Fleming
Barcelona came from behind to claim a dramatic 3-2 first-leg win at Paris Saint-Germain in another thrilling night of Champions League quarter-final action.
After a bright start at PSG, Barcelona took control of the tie and Raphinha scored his first goal in the Champions League when Gianluigi Donnarumma tipped in Lamine Yamal’s cross.
PSG were booed off the field at the half-time whistle at the Parc des Princes, but Luis Enrique transformed his team and sparked a stunning comeback immediately after the restart.
Ousmane Dembele equalized with a superb strike against his former club, and thanks to the momentum he gained with the home team, Vitinha put PSG past Barcelona just two minutes later to give PSG the lead.
But there was to be another dramatic comeback as Raphinha dragged Barcelona level with a superb volley. Andreas Christensen then came off the bench to score the winning goal from a corner, giving Barcelona a slight advantage ahead of the second leg next week.
Here’s what we learned from the first match in Paris:
Kylian Mbappe unnamed for Barcelona to edge PSG in Champions League thriller
Pep Guardiola sends new Champions League warning to Man City ahead of Real Madrid return
14:30 , Jamie Braidwood
Pep Guardiola has urged Manchester City to maintain the hunger needed to win the Champions League rather than become complacent after lifting the trophy last season.
As City face Real Madrid in the quarter-final rematch on Wednesday after a 3-3 draw at the Bernabeu last week, coach Guardiola said they should not feel under less pressure for ending their long wait to become European champions. .
He said: “We need to feel pressure that you don’t want to lose the game. If you think we’ve already done that, we won’t have the hunger to compete with these teams. It is true that winning makes us feel better and more comfortable, but we need the right energy. Our people at home will help us a lot.”
Pep Guardiola sends new Champions League warning to Man City ahead of Real Madrid tie
Barcelona vs PSG tips: Champions League predictions, football odds and best bets
14:05 , Jamie Braidwood
Barcelona have that advantage after their first leg against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-finals, but given the history of this fixture, a comeback in the second leg on Tuesday cannot be ruled out (8pm, TNT Sports 1).
Football betting sites are boosting Barca’s odds of reaching the semi-finals after an impressive 3-2 win in Paris last week, when Raphinha’s brace and Andreas Christensen’s late goal went in the Spaniards’ favour.
PSG’s chances of qualifying for the last four in the Champions League dropped to 3/1 as they played a weak first leg defensively and failed to maintain the 2-1 lead in the second half. Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha.
Kylian Mbappe has been kept fairly quiet by Barca, receiving a 3/10 rating from French newspaper L’Equipe for his performance, and PSG coach Luis Enrique will be hoping for much better from his star man as he gets their current attack back to its old pace. ground.
Barcelona vs PSG tips: Champions League predictions, football odds and best bets
Barcelona vs PSG
14:03 , Jamie Braidwood
Estimated squads
Barcelona’s 11: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Cancelo; Gundogan, De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha.
PSG XI: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Hernandez: Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Ruiz; Dembele, Ramos, Mbappe.
Barcelona vs PSG: Early team news
14:02 , Jamie Braidwood
Pedri, who made a superb assist with almost his first touch after returning from injury on the bench last week, could be promoted to Xavi’s starting team, especially with Sergi Roberto and Andreas Christensen suspended. Gavi and Alejandro Balde have not been in the team for a long time.
Paris Saint-Germain welcomed the return of Achraf Hakimi from suspension, which could lead to a change in defence. Luis Enrique may also consider adding Goncalo Ramos and Warren Zaire-Emery, who were used as substitutes in the first leg, to the squad.
Is Barcelona-PSG match on TV? Champions League quarter-final start time, channel and how to watch
14:01 , Jamie Braidwood
When is the Barcelona-PSG match?
The Barcelona-PSG match will start on Tuesday, April 16 at 20.00 at Estadi Olimpic.
How can I watch?
Viewers in the UK will be able to watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage on the channel airing from 7pm. Subscribers can stream the action via Discovery+.
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Welcome!
14:00 , Jamie Braidwood
Barcelona took a narrow advantage against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final second leg.
While the Catalan club achieved a 3-2 away win last week, they struggled, falling behind just after halftime.
But a chaotic encounter showed that more goals could come as the tie continues.
And having enjoyed a weekend break between legs, PSG’s dynamic attack will increase their chances of testing the hosts.
Here’s everything you need to know
Is Barcelona-PSG match on TV? Start time, channel and how to watch