This was probably one of the worst games for Barcelona and a very surprising result after PSG won 4-0. It was an excellent display by the French Champions and it looks like cup specialist Emery turned them into very strong contenders for the Trophy. However, Barcelona will surely be highly motivated to turn the result around, but they face an almost impossible task, as no team has ever progressed after a first leg defeat by 4-0.
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| Di Maria scored two fantastic goals for PSG (Photo: abc.net.au) |
It was an incredible night for the PSG attacking trio as Di Maria scored twice while Draxler and Cavani added one goal each. Barcelona's MSN trio had a night to forget and will do everything they can to turn the match around. Barcelona showed a really bad display especially midfield, which is why they will have to try a different approach in the return leg - we might see Rafinha in the starting lineup like in Barcelona's recent win against Celta Vigo, which they won 5-0.
Predicted lineups:
Ter Stegen; Sergi Roberto, Umtiti, Pique, Alba; Busquets, Rakitič, Rafinha; Neymar, Messi, Suarez
Trapp; Meunier, Marquinhos, T.Silva, Kurzawa; Verratti, Rabiot, Matuidi; Draxler, Di Maria, Cavani
Our Prediction:
Barclona will have to go full out attack, if they manage to score 1-2 early goals we could be on for a big battle. PSG are extremely dangerous on the counter though, so it is difficult to imagine they could lose by more than 4 goals. Result: Barca win 3-1 but PSG to progress.
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