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PSG – FC BARCELONA

C1 / 2nd day – Tuesday September 30 at 20:45

Referee: M.Rizzoli (ITA)

Parc des Princes (49,691 seats)

At first, the match between PSG and Barca made figure of shock for the second day of the group stage of the Champions League, but the latest results of Parisians may suggest an unbalanced encounter . Especially as Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Thiago Silva and Ezequiel Lavezzi are forfeit. With five draws for three wins in Ligue 1, teammates Salvatore Sirigu are far from their best. Not kill matches, protected Nasser Al-Khleaïfi seem to know how to hold a score. The last European match against Ajax Amsterdam confirms this trend (1-1). Known last season for his play, Laurent Blanc style is increasingly criticized, particularly in the management of the group. However, a good result this Tuesday against the Blaugrana could finally start the machine. As for the Catalans, the lights are green. Premier Liga, Barcelona has a brilliant victory (6-0) against Granada. Although Barcelona has beaten only by the smallest of scores APOEL in the first day, Luis Enrique’s men arrive in the skin of the favorite. Since the takeover, the duo Messi-Neymar works great and Paris is warned.

Probable teams

PSG : Sirigu – Van der Wiel, Marquinhos, David Luiz, Maxwell – Thiago Motta (cap), Verratti, Matuidi – Lucas , Cavani Pastore

FC Barcelona : Ter Stegen – Daniel Alves, Mascherano (or Pique), Mathieu, Jordi Alba – Busquets, Rakitic, Iniesta (cap) – Pedro, Messi , Neymar

Groups

PSG : Douchez, Sirigu – Aurier, Z.Camara, David Luiz, Digne, Marquinhos, Maxwell, Van der Wiel – Cabaye, Chantome, Matuidi, Verratti, Pastore, Thiago Motta – Bahebeck, Cavani, Lucas

Wounded : Thiago Silva (hamstring), Ibrahimovic (heel), Lavezzi (heel )
Pendant : No
Choose coach : Diaw, Maignan, Rabiot

FC Barcelona : Ter Stegen, Bravo – Alves, Montoya, Pique, Mascherano, Bartra, Mathieu, Adriano, Alba – Busquets, Rakitic, Xavi, Sergi Roberto, Iniesta – Pedro, Munir, Messi, Sandro, Neymar

Out: Vermaelen, Rafinha, Douglas
Suspended: No
Choose Coach: No

Stats to remember (with OPTA)

• These two teams meet again after their fourth Champions League 2012/13, including 2 rounds had given birth to a draw (2-2 and 1-1).

 

• 10 of the 11 goals scored in four previous matches of the Champions League between PSG and Barcelona have been in the second half.

 
• PSG are unbeaten in their last 29 European home games (19 wins, 10 draws).

 
• Not since November 2006 against Hapoel Tel Aviv (2-4) in groups of C3 to see the bow PSG at the Parc des Princes in the European Cup.

 
• Barcelona have won only four of their last 13 away in the Champions League (3 draws, 6 losses).

 
• Barcelona are unbeaten in their last nine matches against French opponents (5 hit, 4 draws), but 4 of his last 5 games have finished with a score of parity.

 
• If he plays, Xavi celebrating his 143rd appearance in the Champions League, knocking Raul’s record in the competition (142 qualifying. Excluded.)

 
• Zlatan Ibrahimovic was involved in 20 goals in 18 matches in the Champions League in the colors of PSG (13 goals, 7 assists).

 
• If he scores, Swedish international will sign his eighth consecutive season by scoring at least one goal in the Champions League.

 
• Lionel Messi scored 11 goals in his last 12 games of the Champions League.

 
• The Argentine has not scored for 3 games LoC, his longest drought since May 2009 and has not made the pass from 4 September 2008.

 
• Paris lost only one of their last 9 games against a Spanish team (4 wins, 4 draws), it was against Athletic Bilbao Marcelo Bielsa Europa League 2011/12 (0- 2.)

 

• Barcelona has consistently scored against a French opponent in the Champions League (12 games).

 
• Paris has remained silent in front of goal only once in their last 19 games of the Champions League (against Chelsea, last season.)

 
• Zlatan Ibrahimovic was involved in the last 3 goals against Barcelona in Paris (1 goal, 2 assists).