Why PSG should not be afraid of … – France Football

Champions League – 8th finals

Under the midday beatings, Paris Saint-Germain will know its opponent for the knockout stages of the Champions League. Here are some reasons not to fear Barca, Bayern or Chelsea promised to men of Laurent Blanc.

Atletico Madrid

In its ranks, PSG account Angel Di Maria. The least we can say is that Argentina did very well against Atletico Madrid. During his four years at Real, the southpaw has fought thirteen times the Madrid neighbor. His record: nine wins, two draws, two defeats, including a final success of the Champions League in 2014. With an exceptional provision of Di Maria

Barcelona .

Because this time it will be good. Since the arrival of Qataris in the capital, PSG has faced six times the Blaugrana C1. For a review of a win, two draws, three defeats and two eliminations in the quarterfinals (2012-13 and 2014-15). The third is still good: PSG collective maturing and it will be ready to bring down the Barça and MSN

Bayern Munich

. Unlikely, but true: in their direct confrontation in the European Cup, Paris Saint-Germain has four wins in two against Bayern Munich. Matches played of which, in addition, have all been played C1. However, they are never found during knockout game.

Chelsea

If PSG inherits the Blues, it would be the third time in three years that the two teams clash in C1. But it could be good news for Paris Saint-Germain has the psychological advantage since the heroic qualification last season. And as this season, Hazard, Mourinho and others do not appear at the top, it might be worth taking.

Manchester City

Because throughout their history, the Citizens have never gone beyond the last sixteen of the Champions League. Unlike Parisians, so they have no experience of major events at this stage of the competition. They have well advanced to round the last two years, but lost each time. Always against Barcelona.

Wolfsburg

Because among the teams who finished first in their group, Wolfsburg is the lowest ranked last training UEFA ranking. The Germans are in fact 39th, just ahead of OM (40th) and behind clubs like Anderlecht, the Dnipro Dnepropetrovsk, Rubin Kazan, etc … PSG is his seventh.

Zenith St. Petersburg

If the Paris Saint-Germain fell on the Russians, it could have an advantage ” physical ”. Indeed, Witsel teammates, truce requires, that the Championship will resume on February 28, a few days … after the knockout round (scheduled for 16, 17, 23 or 24 February). While we do not doubt that they will prepare in the right way, the lack of competition could penalize, in both directions (programmed 8, 9, 15 or 16 March).