In what promises to be a tactical masterclass between two European heavyweights, this clash pits the champions-elect of France against the runaway leaders of the Premier League in a rare continental showdown between clubs currently experiencing parallel domestic dominance.
Liverpool, under the astute guidance of Arne Slot, stormed through the Champions League's revamped league phase, finishing top with seven wins from eight matches.
Meanwhile, PSG's European campaign has followed a different trajectory – a 15th-place finish in the league phase contradicts their current form, having dismantled French rivals Brest 10-0 on aggregate in the play-offs, including a ruthless 7-0 second-leg victory.
PSG vs Liverpool Key Information
• Date: Wednesday, March 05, 2025
• Kick-off time: 8:00 PM
• Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris
• Referee: Davide Massa (on pitch)
• TV channels: BBC Radio 5 Live (Gbr), BBC Radio (Gbr), beIN Sports MENA English 1 (Gbr), Discovery+ UK (Gbr), RTE 2 (Irl), RTE Player (Irl), Sport 24 International (Gbr), TNT Sports 1 (Gbr)
• Odds: PSG– 7/5 | Draw – 13/5 | Liverpool – 7/4
PSG Team News
PSG come into Wednesday’s fixture with a fully fit squad with midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery returning to full fitness.
The 18-year-old, who had been sidelined with a sprained ankle since PSG's 4-1 win over Stuttgart in January, made his comeback in the Coupe de France quarter-finals before featuring for a longer spell during Saturday's convincing 4-1 triumph over Lille.
Vitinha, Willian Pacho and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are all expected to return to the PSG XI after being rested over the weekend. However, it remains to be seen whether there’ll be room for in-form Desire Doue.
PSG expected lineup vs Liverpool (4-3-3)
Coach: Luis Enrique
Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Barcola, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia
Liverpool Team News
Conor Bradley will miss Liverpool's Champions League last-16 first leg against PSG on Wednesday night due to a hamstring injury.
The right-back is expected to be sidelined for several weeks, with no specific timeline established for his recovery, forcing Trent Alexander-Arnold to likely play the full 90 minutes at Parc des Princes.
Bradley joins a growing list of unavailable players for Arne Slot's side, including Joe Gomez who remains out with a hamstring injury. The versatile defender has undergone surgery and could miss a significant portion of the remainder of the season.
Additionally, midfielder Tyler Morton continues his recovery from a shoulder problem, while young prospect Amara Nallo is suspended after receiving a red card during his Champions League debut against PSV just minutes after coming on as a substitute.
Liverpool expected lineup vs PSG (4-2-3-1)
Coach: Arne Slot
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Diaz
H2H record
The Parisians arrive riding a wave of ten consecutive victories across all competitions, scoring four or more goals in six of those matches
Liverpool, following a demanding February schedule with eight matches which they won five, benefited from a weekend off to refresh before this crucial European test.
History offers little guidance for this encounter – these dominant clubs have remarkably met just twice in their H2H before, splitting results during the 2018/19 Champions League group stage when Roberto Firmino's stoppage-time goal secured a 3-2 win for Liverpool at Anfield before PSG claimed a 2-1 victory in Paris.
As both teams pursue potential trebles this season, with domestic cups and league titles within reach, this opening leg sets the stage for what could become a defining chapter in either club's campaign for European glory.
Odds for PSG and Liverpool
The first leg is expected to set the tone in what will be a fiery European encounter as both teams are expected to attack.
With the flurry of attacking talent and the free flowing football of PSG and Liverpool, neutrals can expect plenty of goalmouth action.
According to bet365, the odds for a PSG win are 7/5, 13/5 for a draw, and 7/4 for an Liverpool win.
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.