Paris (AFP) – Paris SG, which include Barcelona and Lionel Messi, will have to pass a new exploit if he wants to proceed beyond the quarter-finals of the Champions League, while Monaco, opposite the Juventus has the right to continue dreaming
Another story of revenge. after ruling in 8th finals Chelsea, his executioner in 2014, PSG is on his way the great Barça (match April 15 to go back and Princes Park on April 21 at the Camp Nou), which had deprived the last four of the C1 there two years.
In 2013, Paris, eliminated without losing was not really passed away and this should give him hope. In the first leg at the Parc des Princes, the two teams were separated on a 2-2 draw. And in the second leg at the Nou Camp, Pastore opened the scoring and Paris had believed in the exploit to equalizing Pedro (1-1).
Since then, the two teams are still found during the hens in the fall phase. The first round in September at the Parc des Princes remains one of the peaks of the Paris season, with a 3-2 success won without Ibrahimovic. The Swede, suspended, yet miss the call for the quarter-final as Verratti, also suspended.
But in the second leg in December in Barcelona, the Catalans had put things in order. Despite opening the scoring signed Ibrahimovic they had outperformed the Parisians for a net 3-1 win that deprived the club of the capital in the first place in the group.
The random fate Friday in any case has not been very lenient with Laurent Blanc, who had made it clear Thursday that Barça was one of the clubs to avoid.
“If there was a wish to be issued, I would like to avoid three teams I am sure you will find no problem, said the Parisian technician, who likely thought to Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Barcelona
-.. ‘A real challenge ‘-.
For Barca this spring is even more impressive than the December Epoustouflant in 8th finals against Manchester City, Lionel Messi is back to his best and the prospect of facing Online Suarez-Messi-Neymar is very scary.
Paris, only tea team never to have played in a final of the Champions League, must be prepared to defend and should be the idea that it necessarily will collect goals. To hope to have a chance to finally reach the last four, it will be necessary to limit the damage behind and be very effective in attack. But Thiago Silva, David Luiz and others showed against Chelsea they had a huge heart and desire in the Champions League.
“This double confrontation will be a real challenge for us. I trust in our players, our coach and our staff. They have shown us during the last sixteen with courage, determination and talent we can overcome any challenge, “said the president of PSG Nasser Al-Khelaifi in a statement.
“More than ever, we are ready for these two beautiful posters,” he still ensured the Qatari leader
-. Juve without Pogba –
Monaco his side can hope to continue his incredible adventure. The ASM has indeed avoided the three “monsters” evoked by Laurent Blanc (Real will play a new derby against Atletico while Bayern will be very heavy favorite against Porto) and inherited Juventus.
The club from the Principality will obviously not favorite but facing the Leader of the Italian league, deprived of Paul Pogba injured Leonardo Jardim and his men a playing card. Especially as Monegasques have the chance to play the second leg at home (April 22, after one round 14 in Italy).
“We are delighted to still be present and be among the best teams in Europe. Of course, Juve’s favorite, with its incredible team. But we have nothing to lose. That is already very good to be here and we’ll try to enjoy this match “said Monaco vice president Vadim Vasilyev on Bein Sports.
The semi-finals will then take place on 5 and 6 May (to go) and May 12 and 13 (return). The final is scheduled for 6 June in Berlin.
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