Tonight, the defending champions, Paris St-Germain, will host Chelsea in the French capital for the initial match of their Champions League round of 16 encounter.
Last summer, Chelsea triumphed 3-0 against these teams in the Club World Cup final. Lately, PSG’s performance has been erratic, as they suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Monaco in their most recent fixture. Conversely, Chelsea have risen to fifth place in the Premier League under the guidance of their new manager, Liam Rosenior.
PSG didn’t reach the quarter-finals during the Champions League group stage and only progressed to this point after an unpersuasive two-legged victory over Monaco.
The Parisian club and their opponents last encountered each other in the Champions League round of 16 during the 2015-16 season, with the French team securing victory in both matches by a 2-1 scoreline.
This is how the teams will start tonight.
PSG team news
PSG will be without Fabian Ruiz and Quentin Ndjantou, though Joao Neves is prepared and ready to play.
Only one alteration is implemented from the squad that confronted Monaco in their previous Champions League fixture: Ousmane Dembélé replaces Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
PSG XI: Matvey Safonov, Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho, Marquinhos, Achraf Hakimi, João Neves, Vitinha, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Bradley Barcola, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué
Chelsea team news
Chelsea has selected Filip Jorgensen between the posts, while Robert Sanchez moves to the substitutes’ bench, and captain Reece James will feature in midfield anew.
Winger Willian Estevao has returned to practice but lacks the necessary fitness to participate, and Jamie Gittens is not at their disposal.
Chelsea XI: Filip Jörgensen, Marc Cucurella, Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana, Malo Gusto, Moisés Caicedo, Reece James, Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernández, Cole Palmer, João Pedro
Where to watch PSG v Chelsea, TV and streaming info
The match between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea commences this evening at 8pm.
Viewers can watch it on TNT Sports or access it through the discovery+ app.
For viewing in other locations across the globe, simply click HERE to locate your local broadcaster.
Stats for Paris Saint-Germain v Chelsea
- Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea last encountered each other in the Champions League’s round of 16 during the 2015-16 season, with the French club triumphing in both matches by a 2-1 score
- Following that loss, Chelsea have emerged victorious in all six of their subsequent Champions League fixtures against French clubs
- Across eight prior encounters with Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, Chelsea have only secured two victories