Football review PSG vs Barcelona: The difference is Mbappe

PSG and Barcelona have faced each other many times in the past. Once again, they enter a "do or die" match in the quarter-finals of the Champions League this season.

PSG vs Barcelona Prediction

Unlike previous seasons, PSG did not show off their flashiness in the transfer market. They brought in players who fit the philosophy of coach Luis Enrique, and said goodbye to Messi and Neymar to make Mbappe the team's leader. The French striker proved his class with 24 goals in Ligue 1 and 6 goals in the Champions League.

The discipline created by coach Enrique has helped PSG play consistently throughout this season. PSG is aiming for a treble this season by reaching the French Cup final, having one hand on the Ligue 1 title and reaching the Champions League quarter-finals.

Mbappe is still the leader in PSG's attack.

PSG's strength lies in their number 1 star Kylian Mbappe. In addition, they have many other explosive points such as Lee Kang-in, Osmane Dembele or Bradley Barcola. PSG's defenders and midfielders are also showing stable performance.

In preparation for the match against Barcelona, coach Luis Enrique left out many key players from the draw with Clermont last weekend. However, the home team suffered a disadvantage when Achraf Hakimi did not play due to suspension.

On the other side, Barcelona traveled to Parc des Princes without many key players like Gavi or Alejandro Balde. Pedri, Frenkie De Jong, Andreas Christesen are unlikely to be able to play from the start.

Barcelona has had a turbulent season. But since coach Xavi announced his departure from the team after this season, Barcelona has surprisingly improved. This shows that the team has certain problems in terms of mentality and internal team.

If they want to get a good result in tonight's away match, Barcelona players must have maximum unity. Because they are being rated lower than the home team.

Matches between PSG and Barcelona have always been high-scoring affairs. That is likely to happen again as both teams remain loyal to their attacking style of play.

PSG vs Barcelona form

PSG have not lost a single match in 2024. At home, they have gone 19 consecutive unbeaten matches, including 14 wins.

Barcelona are in good form with 11 consecutive unbeaten matches. In the last 4 matches, Xavi's team have won all.

Expected lineup PSG vs Barcelona

PSG: Donnarumma; Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Skriniar, Mendes; Lee, Ugarte, Vitinha; Dembele, Ramos, Mbappe

Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Cubarsi, Araujo, Cancelo; De Jong, Gundogan, Lopez; Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha

Score prediction: PSG 1-1 Barcelona

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