Arne Slot suggested that all eyes will be on Liverpool come Wednesday evening, and he’s probably right.
Liverpool meet Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 of the Champions League. Next week, Anfield awaits the dominant Ligue 1 champions, but first, the Reds must do battle in the French capital.
PSG haven’t lost domestically this term, but they have endured a tough start to Europe’s revamped format, finishing 15th after winning only one of their first five fixtures, defeated by Arsenal, Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich.
Though Liverpool, top of the Premier League, leaders during the Champions League group phase, will be favourites, PSG are dangerous and dynamic, led by the free-scoring Ousmane Dembele.
They’ve won ten matches in a row and lost in any competition since facing Bayern in November. Luis Enrique oversaw a 10-0 aggregate victory over Brest during the first knockout stage. ‘Expect fireworks’ might be a suitable phrase, but then fireworks can be disappointing.
Instead, prepare for a tough two-legged affair, one that will see both teams enjoy positive moments.
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