Paris Saint-Germain is approaching their Champions League Round of 16 game with significant confidence, a sentiment that seems justified. Their domestic season has been flawless thus far, remaining undefeated in Ligue 1. Furthermore, they are still in contention for the Coupe de France quarter-finals and hold a commanding 13-point lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table over Olympique de Marseille.
While their Champions League performance was initially inconsistent, it has improved markedly since the beginning of the year. Victories against Manchester City and VfB Stuttgart secured their place in the knockout stages, followed by a dominant 10-0 aggregate win over Stade Brestois in the play-offs.
PSG is set to face Liverpool in the next Champions League round. Despite Liverpool’s strong position at the top of the Premier League, PSG manager Luis Enrique believes his team should not feel inferior. The Spanish coach views the upcoming two-legged match as a balanced contest between two equally strong teams.
“I am thrilled about drawing Liverpool,” Luis Enrique stated. “Looking at both squads, it’s clear we are dealing with teams of very high quality. This promises to be a captivating and intriguing match. When you analyze both teams, we share a similar attacking philosophy. It will be a two-leg encounter between two quite evenly matched sides, although our styles of attack differ. Liverpool is currently performing at a very high level. I anticipate a close game; it’s a 50-50 situation.”