The French press and fans feel like the coach is too lucky and that his tactical system is incoherent on a lot of levels. Barça were ruthless with the Nouveau Riche French champions in 2013, 2015, and 2017. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The “Rêvons plus grand” (Dream bigger) slogan has echoed in the French capital, in the voice of, Nasser Al-Khelaifi wanting to make of PSG the best team in the world. In a rematch of their classic encounter at the same stage four seasons ago, Barcelona will face Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the UEFA Champions League round of 16. The clash of Lionel Messi and Barca with last year’s runners-up PSG is a repeat of their remarkable meeting at the same stage in 2017 when Barca … But what always feels a bit contrived when said about Messi versus his contemporary rival, that we should just enjoy them both, feels more appropriate when it comes to watching the GOAT and O Rei. PSG-Barça, 8e de finale aller de la Ligue des champions, c’est ce mardi (20h45) au Parc des Princes ! The 21-year-old went through a goal drought in the Champions League and did not score for 10 games. Reports are saying that the talisman might be out for thee weeks, but it looks far from official, which is scary for the Parisians, who do not look like the same team without the #10. This service is not intended for persons residing in the EU. Whoa... We're sorry! We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Perhaps more importantly, it marks the return of Neymar to Barcelona since leaving for PSG prior to the the 2017-18 season. Edinson Cavani lashed home for PSG on 61 minutes and the quarter-finals looked beyond Barca, but they obviously had not read the script. For Kylian Mbappe, it feels like the precocious Frenchman has stagnated in recent year. Not getting the three best group winners was a relief for the Culés. Atletico Madrid will face Chelsea and Manchester City will take on Borussia Moenchengladbach. Barcelona’s loss to Juventus frightened Culés for many reasons, and rightly so. The German coach received lots of criticism from the French fanbase because he has simply not done a good enough job. Realistically, sides like Bayern Munich, Liverpool or Manchester City could have obliterated Ronald Koeman’s men. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Away in France, they lost to a generous penalty and bad finishing from their part. The clash of Lionel Messi and Barca with last year’s runners-up PSG is a repeat of their remarkable meeting at the same stage in 2017 when Barca … Moving away from the United game, PSG had two abysmal performances against RB Leipzig. (Reporting by Simon Evans; Editing by Christian Radnedge). Not the way Barca fans wanted but Neymar is now heavily tipped to help PSG avenge the historic and embarrassing 6–1 defeat orchestrated by the Brazillian himself in 2017. Discover the Barça's latest news, photos, videos and statistics for this match for the UEFA Champions League match between FC Barcelona - Paris Saint Germain, on the Wed 8 Mar 2017, 19:45 GMT. However, his return to the Camp Nou might be in jeopardy. Barcelona could not have faced PSG at a better time, for the capital outfit are going through similar problems as the Blaugranas, and are at the nadir of their powers. After getting his wanted number 9 position, Mbappé looked like a shadow of his winger self. This year, PSG do not look like one of Europe’s biggest forces, and they do not even have Ligue 1 secured to focus on one competition. The last time Barca won the tournament, back in the 2014-15 edition, PSG were one of the teams they had to get through on their way to the title in Berlin. But if we study their whole careers, and if we look at the overall player profile, it can be argued that Pelé is actually the more appropriate point of comparison. The draw for the Champions League round of 16 took place on Monday, after Barça’s shaky win against Levante. Yes, Messi dropped a bit during 2013-14 and Pelé had problems in 1966, but by and large, they personified the relentless pursuit for never-ending excellence. "For more than 15 years PSG has led the fight against discrimination and continues to work to eradicate it in all forms." Do not get it wrong, the World Cup winner is still an insane talent. Football history has known two free-scoring, free-assisting, free-creating, relentless performance machines. The Leonardo of 2011 assembled a promising squad and managed to get Carlo Ancelotti, a world-class coach for the Parisians. The clash of Lionel Messi and Barca with last year’s runners-up PSG is a repeat of their remarkable meeting at the same stage in 2017 when Barca … Maradona was also much less of a goal threat. And even if Messi wasn’t Argentinian, the Getafe goal alone would justify comparisons to Maradona’s genius. We should keep in mind that 80s Serie A was low-scoring and expanded to 18 teams only in ‘88-’89, but even if we do not forget any of these facts, Maradona’s performance as a goalscorer is a far cry compared to his compatriot. Barcelona will face Paris St Germain while title holders Bayern Munich are up against Italy's Lazio in the last 16 of the Champions League after UEFA's draw was held on Monday. Achievements • Privacy Policy • Cookie Policy • Licensed Images • Partners Copyright © 2017 - 2020 Barca Universal - [email protected]. 1994-95 Champions League Quarter Final Barça 1-1 PSG / PSG 2-1 Bordeaux could have beaten them had they not missed their finishing boots, while Monaco came back from 2-0 down to beat Tuchel’s men 3-2. He, too, was a creative presence of the highest order, while outscoring everyone at the same time. Usually, Neymar and co. dominate the league to a fault by this point of the competition. The 1988 Motín del Hesperia: can Barcelona now learn from it? PSG have huge backing from their Qatari owners and are determined to build a team that can dominate in Europe. However, the Catalans drew a familiar face this time: Paris Saint-Germain. Moreover, Lens beat them at the start of the term. IMAGE: Lionel Messi's Barca had beaten PSG at the same stage, overcoming a 4-0 first leg loss to beat the French club 6-1 in Spain. Now, let’s look at Neymar. Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazilian forward Neymar (centre) is challenged by Istanbul Basaksehir’s Turkish midfielder Mahmut Tekdemir (back) during the UEFA Champions League group H football match between PSG and Istanbul Basaksehir FK at … They are the two best players of all time. The two legged ties will be played from Feb. 16. Champions League | Barca vs PSG headlines last-16 match-ups AFP Paris, December 14, 2020 22:51 IST Updated: December 14, 2020 22:58 IST AFP Paris, December 14, 2020 22:51 IST He may be nearly as good as a finisher but hardly rocks the boat as a creator. They were rather lucky to finish top of their group even though they were nowhere good enough, with the same shortcomings mirroring themselves in Ligue 1. There were significant ups and downs. The Brazilian scored in both legs to get his side through after Erling Braut Haaland showed no mercy in the same game. After having missed a penalty only seconds earlier, Lionel Messi headed the ball over the line to level the score against Valencia. Lille have attained momentum, and are first in Ligue 1, while Olympique Lyonnais just beat PSG at the Parc des Princes, and even Marseille could be top after their two games in hand. Monaco had a stunning year and won Ligue 1 that campaign. Well, after talking about the weak Catalans’ woes, it is time to look at Thomas Tuchel’s men’s problems. They have started the season appallingly, and the eyebrows have begun to be raised over the Dutchman’s future already. In 2013, they eliminated a competent PSG side on away goals. FC Barcelona reversed a four-goal deficit in the second leg of their 2016–17 UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie against Paris Saint-Germain to win 6–5 on aggregate, making it the largest comeback in UEFA Champions League history. After getting such a clement draw, compared to what could have been sides, Barça are under a lot less pressure. He usually terrorises Ligue 1 sides, and he has stagnated, not regressed. 2020-21 UEFA Champions League scores, TV schedule for round of 16: Barca get PSG, Atletico Madrid vs. Chelsea And then there were 16 participants for February's knockout stage Barcelona have stopped them thrice. The winger has nearly perfected his game, and he is Paris’s hope when things go south, and he demonstrated it against Borussia Dortmund last year. Barcelona 6–1 Paris Saint-Germain, also known as La Remontada ("The Comeback"), was the result of the second leg of a UEFA Champions League tie which occurred on 8 March 2017 at the Camp Nou in Barcelona. PSG qualified for the last 16 of Europe's leading club competition, despite the match being suspended and then rescheduled, after Manchester United lost 3-2 at Leipzig. The French champions have issues all over the pitch, which, if they can improve in time, then they will surely beat Barça, but the path is long and unbewildered. Four days only because, to absolutely no one’s surprise, it took Messi only one further match to pull one goal ahead. Man United wins again at PSG; Messi scores in Barca rout United reproduced its stunning exploits from the 2018-19 competition by beating PSG away thanks to Rashford's 87th-minute strike in a 2-1 win In the end, if they can show their quality against Barça despite all the adversity, they might go on and reach the promised land. Mediacorp Pte Ltd. All rights reserved. Unai Emery’s PSG, utterly lost, shipped six goals to Luis Enrique’s defective Blaugranas. A bit harsh, but it does raise a point: Maradona did not produce a solid decade or more of top performances. Then, prime Luis Suares showed David Luiz no mercy nestling two shots into the goals. The Brazilian looks like he will be unable to reassemble a PSG side as incredible as the one he assembled nearly a decade ago. The last-16 draw triggered a big tilt in odds for a couple of the European giants. Ever since QSI took over the French capital’s club, they have dreamt about winning Europe’s premier competition. Watch the 2016-2017 FC Barcelona vs. Paris Saint-Germain Champions League Round of 16, 2nd leg full match held at Camp Nou (Barcelona) on Footballia Still, the matched, and now beaten record presents an admirable opportunity to contemplate the two legends and their respective careers. I always was passionate about writing and this is exactly what I am looking for: sharing my insights and opinions on football. It wasn’t the most beautiful goal, but it was a historic one. Thankfully for the five-time Champions League winners, Bayern got Lazio, Liverpool got RB Leipzig, and the draw pitted Marco Rose’s Borussia Monchengladbach and Pep Guardiola’s City. These results stem from the manager’s tactics, but the current institutional crisis in Paris does not help. Tuchel played a midfield bereft of creativity and a defence arguably shakier than Barça’s. Also, the result meant Cristiano Ronaldo’s teammates would leapfrog Barcelona in the group and top it. UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw: Barcelona to face PSG, holders Bayern to take on Lazio The clash of Lionel Messi and Barca with last year’s runners-up PSG is … When Neymar is at his best, he is arguably the best player in the world. In some important regards he is much closer to being a second Messi than Maradona ever was and Cristiano Ronaldo ever will be. meREWARDS lets you get coupon deals, and earn cashback when you complete surveys, dine, travel and shop with our partners. These cookies do not store any personal information. It looks like the email address you entered is not valid. First of all, Tuchel is lost at the Parc des Princes. 8. In the post-war era, only a handful of players gained access to this club: Ferenc Puskas, Gerd Müller, Cristiano Ronaldo, and, of course, Pelé and Messi. If nothing unforeseen happens, Messi will add at least a dozen more before the season ends, thereby putting some distance between him and Pelé. Copyright © 2017 - 2020 Barca Universal -. Barca and PSG On the Slide. They produced season after season after season of world-class-and-above performances. Something similar applies to the other members of Club 1. Their light shone as bright as we have ever seen and it shone basically forever. The Parisians reached the Champions League final in 2020. This time around, Paris are part of a title race. Pelé, Messi, and Ronaldo are several notches higher than the 1986 World Cup winner when it comes to consistency. As PSG lost to Lyon, Thiago Mendes went in with a reckless tackle and Neymar was stretchered off. Let’s start with the overall shape of their career. Neymar bagged the Man of the Match award when Barcelona pulled off the La Remontada (The Comeback) over PSG three years ago in the same competition. Match ends, Barcelona 6, Paris Saint Germain 1. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. REUTERS: Barcelona will face Paris St Germain while title holders Bayern Munich are up against Italy's Lazio in the last 16 of the Champions League after UEFA's draw was held on Monday. 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Thanks for the feedback. When Neymar won a penalty against Istanbul Basaksehir, he gave it to Mbappé, almost too generously. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Not of all them, though. The Catalans suffered a humiliating defeat at Camp Nou, and it was partly because of their tactics. What made this goal special is not so much its role in the largely forgettable 2-2 draw that ensued, but the fact that it was Messi’s 643rd goal for FC Barcelona, the same number of goals Pelé scored for the club of his life, Santos FC. The UEFA Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir resumed on Wednesday afternoon, but before being opponents, both teams shared a moment of unity. However, the Barça sides from yesteryear are a far cry from what Ronald Koeman has managed to conjure. Following the humiliations against Bayern, Liverpool, and AS Roma, there was only so much that the fan could take. Paris and Barça have a bit of a history in the competition. There are genuine reasons for choosing these two players. Yes, his assists statistics are impressive, but everyone who has actually followed his career knows that he is not much of a playmaking presence. They obliterate it and are crowned Champions by March. Their names are Pelé and Messi. His 644th goal, which came against Real Valladolid, was a bit worthier of historical significance, too: a coolly taken shot into the bottom right corner after some neat link-up play with Frenkie de Jong and young Pedri. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. The Brazilian is one of the best players in the world. Mbappe after the match said the time was right for … The clash of Lionel Messi and Barca with last year’s runners-up PSG is a repeat of their remarkable meeting at the same stage in 2017 when Barca … Copyright© Mediacorp 2020. With their captain not wanting to be at the club, and linked with PSG themselves, and a squad bereft of confidence and tactics, chances looks bleak for Barcelona. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 10, and certainly not a No. Ronaldo has often been the second best player in the world during Messi’s reign and even had a shout at being no. Leonardo has started a war of words with Tuchel over the preferred postion of Pereira. Let us call this group of players as part of Club 1. All in all, Paris Saint-Germain, while not being the best side to face with Barça’s shortcomings, are not as terrifying as others. In his second year, Leonardo brought in Danilo Pereira, who is yet to replicate his earlier form, a promising but lost striker in Moise Kean, a complacent Mauro Icardi and Alessandro Florenzi. It would be fair to say that PSG would not like to play against the La Liga side. Fans and pundits thought Mbappé would become a better player than he is now, but he is still performing at a level which is still more than acceptable, and enough to pull a dagger through the Blaugrana heart. Barça have always had the upper hand, apart from the first ever meeting, back in 1995, when it was PSG that progressed. 1 on some occasions. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. The thing about Cristiano Ronaldo, however, is that while he basically matches Messi as a goal threat, he lacks behind quite considerably in other regards. Ronald Koeman, a Barça legend as a player. Both Pelé and Messi turmoiled an entire decade each under the sun and were the closest things to each other. PSG won the match 5-1 bolstered by a Neymar hat trick and two goals from Kylian Mbappe. They lost their first Classique in 10 years against Marseille at home. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. In a recent obituary of Diego Maradona, Jonathan Wilson of Guardian wrote that Maradona “was great for perhaps four seasons”. Barca to face PSG in Champions League last 16 Barcelona will face Paris St Germain while title holders Bayern Munich are up against Italy's Lazio in the last 16 of the Champions League … Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. The late 50s and early-to-mid 60s Pelé, in particular, is a player that, while obviously being very different from the players of today (his heyday was 60 years ago, football has changed), can for his own time claim to have ascended to the same kind of heights as Messi.
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