Two clubs that have engaged in some of the most memorable Champions League matches in history will do battle Tuesday afternoon at the Camp Nou in Barcelona.
And if these two teams continue to play in the fashion they have been lately, we could see another thriller at one of soccer’s most iconic cathedrals.
Paris Saint-Germain vs. Barcelona preview
(Tuesday, 3 p.m. ET, CBS)
Neither Barca nor PSG has shown they are capable of shutting down matches this season, so it’s not a shocker that the first leg of this quarterfinal was a bit bonkers.
Barcelona ended up winning, 3-2, in Paris and is now a -425 favorite to advance to the semifinals.
Taking a one-goal lead back home is a massive edge for Barcelona, but if we learned anything from the first leg it’s that these two sides have no problem engaging in a back-and-forth battle.
That kind of match would suit PSG, not only because they have the attacking talent to come out ahead in a see-saw tilt, but because they are down a goal and will want things to open up — and stay open — all night.
Barcelona will likely try to do everything it can to keep this match composed, but it struggles to cope with teams in transition and that flaw should allow this thing to go off-script.
Barcelona is rightfully favored to win this match and advance, but PSG is still live in this round and beyond. And if Les Parisiens can advance, they’d be favorites in the semifinals against either Atleti or Dortmund.
Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps
- Check out the best sports betting sites
- Download the best sports betting app
The hectic nature of this matchup, along with PSG’s upside makes this a great opportunity to buy low on Kylian Mbappe and Co. Whether that means a bet on PSG to advance or a shot on them to win the entire competition is up to how frisky you’re feeling.
Recommendations: PSG to advance +320; PSG to win the Champions League 14/1 (DraftKings)