Barcelona vs PSG Player Lineup Prediction

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Barcelona will host French club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in legs both Champions League quarter-finals, at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium, Wednesday (17/4/2024) early morning starting at 02.00 WIB.

Barcelona had the upper hand to advance to the semifinals after winning 3-2 in the first meeting at the Parc des Princes Stadium, PSG's home ground. Barcelona took the lead thanks to Raphinha's goal in the 37th minute. However, PSG managed to score two goals and become leaders thanks to goals scored by Ousmane Dembele in the 48th minute and Vitinha two minutes later.

Xavi Hernandez's team then got up and scored two goals scored by Raphinha in the 62nd minute and Andreas Christiansen in the 77th minute. This advantage clearly benefits Barcelona. They just need a deep draw legs these two to advance to the semifinals.

In this match at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium, Barcelona is predicted to use a 4-3-3 formation. The front line will be entrusted to Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha.

They will be supported by a middle row of Pedri, Ilkay Gundogan and Frenkie De Jong. The back line will be entrusted to Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubasi and Joao Cancelo. They will guard goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

In the visiting team's camp, PSG coach Luis Enrique will also apply a 4-3-3 pattern. He will field Kylian Mbappe. Goncalo Ramos, and former Barcelona player Ousmane Dembele on the front lines.

This trio will be supported by midfield Vitinha, Manuel Ugarte, and 18 year old player Warren Zaire-Emery. Beraldo and Marquinhos will collaborate to guard the heart of the defense. They will be accompanied by Lucas Hernandez on the right side and Achraf Hakimi on the left. The goalkeeper position will be entrusted to Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Barcelona chalked up a narrow 3-2 win in Paris last week and followed it up with a 1-0 win in Cadiz last Saturday. The Spanish side are unbeaten in 13 games in all competitions and have lost just once at home this year.

PSG have the weekend off as they prepare for the encounter legs second with Barcelona. The French giants are unbeaten in their 13 away matches, and have won eight of their last nine on the road.

Barcelona lost 1-4 to PSG the last time the two teams met in Spain. Xavi's team only needs a draw to secure their place in the semifinals. However, they are predicted to win this match.

Predicted line-up:
Barcelona (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Marc-Andre ter Stegen
Back: Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubasi, Joao Cancelo
Middle: Pedri, Ilkay Gundogan, Frenkie De Jong
Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha
Coach: Xavi Hernandez

Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma
Back: Lucas Hernandez, Beraldo, Marquinhos, Achraf Hakimi
Middle: Vitinha, Manuel Ugarte, Warren Zaire-Emery,
Forward: Kylian Mbappe. Goncalo Ramos, Ousmane Dembele
Coach: Luis Enrique