Champions Barcelona vs PSG

Barcelona, ​​with or without Lionel Messi, had to face PSG on Thursday, April 11th, 2013 at 1:45 pm in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final. With the results of the first meeting equally strong 2-2, Tito Vilanova forces must win at Camp Nou. While PSG are coming in full force, also did not want to come just for the sake of being a loser.

Barca the best option for now is to optimize Cesc Fabregas as a False Nine filler scheme. He proved successful in the Spanish national team, and also in combination similar success when the Catalan club beat Mallorca 5-0 last weekend.

While the front lines have found the answer, rear sector is more problematic. In the absence of Carles Puyol and Javier Mascherano, Vilanova will have two betting. Installing Marc Bartra, or make Sergio Busquets as a central defender.

In the stronghold of the visitors, the power will be slightly reduced. Blaise Matuidi could not amplify Paris because of yellow card accumulation. However, rest, Carlo Ancelotti's squad looks ready for combat. Including, Thiago Silva in the match at the Parc de Princes to be the key to success facing Barca.

PSG itself can reflect on history. They have never failed to qualify from teams from the Spanish League in fight over two legs in Europe. However, Barca also have an impressive record face vice Ligue 1, with collected 5 wins out of 7 home games.

Because competing in the Camp Nou, Barcelona worthy favorites. Live how strong Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Lavezzi Ezzequiel expose the host's defense to secure a ticket to the semifinals.

Estimated Structure Formation

Barcelona (4-3-3): Valdes; Alves, Piqué, Song, Alba; Xavi, Busquets, Iniesta; Pedro, Fabregas, Villa 

Paris Saint-Germain (4-4-2): Sirigu; Jallet, Alex, Silva, Maxwell; Moura, Beckham, Chantôme, Pastore; Ibrahimovic, Lavezzi

Head to Head

March 1, 1995 Barcelona vs PSG 1-1

March 15, 1995 PSG vs Barcelona 2-1

May 14, 1997 Barcelona vs PSG 1-0

3 April 2013 PSG vs Barcelona 2-2

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