PSG vs Liverpool Preview: UCL 2024-25 H2H, Team News, Injury Update and Playing XI

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The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 intensifies this week as Ligue 1 giants PSG welcome Premier League leader Liverpool to the Parc des Princes on Wednesday (March 5).

Both sides will be eager to gain an early foothold in the tie, with a crucial first-leg result setting the tone for the return fixture.

PSG vs Liverpool UCL 2024-25: H2H & Last Meeting

Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool have met four times in European competitions, each securing two victories and netting six goals apiece. Their first encounters occurred in the 1996-97 UEFA Cup Winners\' Cup semifinals, where PSG emerged victorious. Their most recent showdown in 2018 saw PSG claim a 2-1 win in Paris.

Now, as they gear up for another face-off in the 2025 Champions League Round of 16, both sides are in top form, PSG dominating Ligue 1 and Liverpool leading the Premier League, promising an electrifying contest between two European powerhouses.

PSG vs Liverpool: H2H Record

PSG Wins: 2

Liverpool Wins: 2

Draws: 0

PSG vs Liverpool UCL 2024-25: Current Form

PSG is currently having an exceptional run form under coach Luis Enrique, leading Ligue 1 with an unbeaten record this season. Their recent performances include a dominant 4-1 victory over Lille and a 7-0 aggregate win against Brest in the UEFA Champions League playoffs.

Liverpool is also maintaining impressive form, topping the Premier League with 21 wins, 7 draws, and only 2 losses. Their recent fixtures showcase a 2-0 away victory against Manchester City and a 2-0 home win over Newcastle United.

PSG vs Liverpool: Recent Form (All Competitions)

PSG: W, W, W, W, W

Liverpool: W, W, D, W, D

PSG vs Liverpool UCL 2024-25: Team News and Injury Updates

PSG:

PSG approaches the clash with a fully fit squad, free from any fresh injury concerns, giving them a full-strength lineup for the first leg. Teenage midfield sensation Warren Zaire-Emery has rejoined training after recovering from an ankle injury that kept him sidelined since late January. He made his return with a substitute appearance in PSG’s dominant 4-0 win over Lille. Winger Ousmane Dembele is in blistering form, having netted 26 goals this season. His resurgence has been crucial for PSG, making him a key attacking threat in the upcoming fixture.

Liverpool:

Defenders Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley remain out due to muscle injuries, limiting Liverpool’s defensive options. Additionally, key players Ibrahima Konate, Andrew Robertson, and Alexis Mac Allister are walking a disciplinary tightrope, as one more booking would see them serve a one-match suspension. Despite these challenges, captain Virgil van Dijk remains confident in the squad’s ability to deliver, stressing the need for a strong performance to keep their European hopes alive.

With crucial absentees on both ends, tactical flexibility and squad depth will play a decisive role in shaping the outcome of this fixture. PSG will look to leverage their home advantage, while Liverpool aims to impose their attacking dominance from the outset.

PSG vs Liverpool UCL 2024-25: Predicted Starting XI

PSG:

Gianluigi Donnarumma; Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Joao Neves; Khvicha Kvaratskheila, Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola

Liverpool:

Alisson; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil Van Dijk, Andrew Robertson; Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister; Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo; Luis Diaz