
PSG will face Chelsea tomorrow night at 9:00 PM, in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16. The clash at Parc des Princes is expected to be a tough duel between two teams that have shown fluctuations in performance during the season.
The match also brings back memories of the last Club World Cup final, where Chelsea triumphed with a convincing 3-0 win over PSG, a victory that came against all odds.
PSG face an in-form Chelsea
The French team has been warned that to compete with the Londoners it will take a top-level performance. Chelsea appear with high confidence and with striker Joao Pedro in excellent form.
However, PSG could also face a symbolic absence in the stands: club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi.
Al-Khelaifi stranded in Doha
According to journalist Nizaar Kinsella, the PSG president is currently in Doha and cannot travel to France due to the tense situation in the Middle East. For this reason, his presence at the stadium for this match remains uncertain.
The most likely decision, according to reports, is for him to remain in Qatar until the situation stabilizes.
Enrique: Fan support is vital
PSG coach Luis Enrique stressed the importance of fan support ahead of this match.
" Our preparation is typical for such a match. We are very motivated, because it is the most prestigious competition for clubs. Playing at the Parc des Princes is always something special. Our fans are very important and their support is vital for us ," he declared at the press conference.
Optimistic message from Barkola
Striker Bradley Barkola also expressed optimism ahead of the clash with Chelsea.
" We are hungry for victory and we will do everything to win. We have shown before that we can surpass ourselves. We all love these types of matches and we work hard to be part of them ," he said.
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