Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will face Liverpool in the Champions League Round of 16 first leg at Parc des Princes. Liverpool finished first in the league stage, while PSG easily defeated Brest 10-0 on aggregate in the playoff round. This match is expected to be a thrilling battle between two top teams.
📅 Match Date: March 6, 2025
⏰ Nepali Time: 1:45 AM
🏟 Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris
Team Preview
PSG’s Performance
PSG are in great form, winning their last 10 matches in all competitions. They struggled in the league stage but improved towards the end, beating Manchester City 4-2 in a crucial game. In the playoffs, they dominated Brest with a 7-0 win in the second leg.
However, PSG have a poor record in this stage of the Champions League. They have been knocked out five times in the last eight seasons at this stage. They will hope to change that this time.
Liverpool’s Performance
Liverpool have been one of the strongest teams in this year’s Champions League. They won seven of their eight matches in the league stage and finished at the top of the table.
In the Premier League, Liverpool are leading the table and are also in the EFL Cup final. However, they have struggled in away games against French teams, failing to win in their last five visits to France.
Head-to-Head Record
🔹 Total Meetings: 4
🔹 PSG Wins: 2
🔹 Draws: 0
🔹 Liverpool Wins: 2
Key Stats
✅ PSG have won their last five Champions League matches.
✅ Liverpool have not won in France since 2008.
✅ Mohamed Salah has the most Champions League knockout-stage goal contributions (20) by an African player.
Match Prediction
Both teams are strong, and the match will be tough. PSG’s home advantage will help them, but Liverpool’s experience in big games could make a difference.
🔮 Prediction: PSG 2-2 Liverpool
Team News
PSG Team News
🚑 Injuries: None
❌ Suspensions: None
📋 Squad Update: Marquinhos will play his 100th Champions League game.
🔵 PSG Possible Starting XI
Donnarumma (GK); Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes, Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves, Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Barcola
Liverpool Team News
🚑 Injuries: Tyler Morton, Conor Bradley, Joe Gomez
❌ Suspensions: Amara Nallo
📋 Squad Update: Cody Gakpo is a doubt due to a minor injury.
🔴 Liverpool Possible Starting XI
Alisson (GK); Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz, Jota
Where to Watch from Nepal
Fans in Nepal can watch the match live on:
✅ Sony Network
✅ Score808
✅ Epics Sports
