The Saint-Germain couple, under the leadership of Luis Enrique, despite the unstable performance in the main round, won a victory in the playoffs in the French derby over Brest with a total score of 10: 0, which became the least competitive pair of the Playoff Round. This enabled Parisians to break into the decisive stages of the tournament and get a chance to finally get the desired trophy, which continues to remain for the wealthy capital’s unattainable dream. PSG is dominated by French football, leading in League 1 with a comfortable advantage and continuing the fight for the France’s Cup – this is not a surprise, but rather a banal reminder that in France, in France, everything remains stable for the Enrique team.

An important news for the Saint-Germain’s couple was the return of the young talent Warren Zaira-Emery, who recovered from injury and has already taken part in a devastating victory against Lily. Luis Enrique has a virtually complete composition and the ability to apply his favorite attacking tactics, trying to impose his game from the first minutes. It is expected that PSG will come out in the usual 4-3-3 from Gianluigi Donnarumma in the gate, a powerful defense and a terrible triangle of attack, which can create problems with any opponent.

Liverpool approaches this match simply in a fantastic form, seven steps approaching the championship title in England. The Arne Slot team confidently heads the Premier League, having a solid advantage over competitors, and prepare for the Final of the English League Cup against Newcastle, demonstrating obvious claims at the same time on several trophies this season. The Reds have the right to add Champions League to local achievements as they have completed the main round in the first place with impressive seven victories in eight rounds. Now they will have to prove their status in a duel with a formidable rival in their first playoffs.

Despite the absence of several players due to injuries such as Joe Gomez, Koror Bradley and Tyler Morton, Liverpool visually has enough resources to create serious PSG problems. The slot team is expected to play more cautiously, relying on counterattack and high pressing. The key figure in today’s match for Liverpool, of course, should be the Star Mohammed Salah, which is in phenomenal form and can turn the game at any time. Forecast? A tense high speed match, which may end with a draw, leaving everything for a decisive battle in England.

According to bookmakers, the favorite of this confrontation is the wards of Luis Enrique. Thus, the PSG victory in the main time is offered a factor of 2.41, while the potential success of Liverpool is estimated by the indicator 2.85. The likelihood of a draw is represented by a factor of 3.65. The Parisian passage to the quarterfinals is estimated at 2,49, and Mercedans – in 1.54.