Barcelona take aim at dangerous PSG


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2020/21 UEFA Champions League

Round of 16
First-Leg

FC Barcelona v Paris Saint Germain (PSG)

Tuesday, 16 February 2021
Nou Camp
Barcelona, Spain 
Kick-off 22h00 

FC Barcelona will lock horns with Paris Saint Germain (PSG) in a UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first-leg clash on February 16. 
 
The Spanish giants booked their place in the knockout phase after finishing second in Group G behind Italian champions Juventus. 
 
They lost 3-0 to Juventus in their last game in this competition and the defeat ended their five-match unbeaten run.
  Ronald Koeman - Barcelona manager
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The defeat to Juventus also ended Barcelona's two-match unbeaten run at home in the Champions League having recorded two consecutive wins as the hosts. 
 
Ronald Koeman, the Barcelona manager, says he is expecting an attractive match between his side and PSG
 
“We knew we could play against a strong team, we got PSG," Koeman said.
 
"But it’s also difficult for them because we are also a strong team and I see a pretty even playoff. It’s a tough draw, but it’s at 50%. 
 
"They’ll want to stay in the Champions League, just like us. They have great players and we have great players, it will be an attractive match, both in Barcelona and in Paris."
 
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Meanwhile, PSG reached the Round of 16 after finishing at the top of Group H ahead of German club RB Leipzig. 

The French champions are undefeated in their last three matches in this competition having recorded three consecutive wins.
 
PSG have won four of their last five games on the road in the Champions League, while the other match ended in a defeat. 
 
The last competitive match between Barcelona and PSG was on 8 March 2017.
 
Barcelona proved too strong for PSG as they emerged 6-1 winners in a Champions League game which was played at Nou Camp. 
 

Key match stats


Head-to-head, European competitions
Matches - 11
Barcelona - 5
PSG - 3
Draws - 3

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Published: 02/15/2021