PSG Squad Announced for Crucial Champions League Clash Against Barcelona
Paris Saint-Germain will face a daunting challenge on Tuesday as they travel to Barcelona’s Camp Nou for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final, trailing 3-1 after a tough defeat at the Parc des Princes last Wednesday. With the odds stacked against them, PSG will need a monumental performance to overturn the deficit and secure a spot in the semi-finals.
Ahead of the crucial fixture, coach Laurent Blanc has named his squad for the trip to Spain. Notable inclusions include Marco Verratti, who missed the first leg due to suspension, and Zlatan Ibrahimović, who returns to bolster the attacking options. However, Thiago Motta will remain absent, continuing his recovery from injury.
The full squad for PSG’s trip to Barcelona is as follows:
Goalkeepers: Sirigu, Douchez, Maignan
Defenders: Thiago Silva, Camara, David Luiz, Digne, Kimpembe, Marquinhos, Maxwell, Van der Wiel
Midfielders: Cabaye, Matuidi, Pastore, Rabiot, Verratti
Forwards: Bahebeck, Cavani, Ibrahimović, Lavezzi, Lucas
With a challenging task ahead, Blanc will rely on his experienced players, including Ibrahimović and Verratti, to provide leadership and creativity. The return of these key figures will give PSG a boost, but they will need to deliver a near-perfect performance to progress to the next round.
As the Parisians prepare for what promises to be a tense encounter, all eyes will be on their ability to stage a remarkable comeback in one of Europe’s most iconic football venues.
