UEFA Champion League Quarter-Final : Paris-Saint Germain vs FC Barcelona, First-Leg

Tonight's UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg versus Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes is the biggest match of Barcelona's season. The Catalans travel to France for this short trip after winning comfortably against Las Palmas and have had ten full days to rest, recover, and prepare.

There is absolutely no need to discuss the previous Champions League quarterfinal games between Barça and the other teams.This is their first one in four years and the time has come and gone and the team has had one of its worst moments ever, however things are beginning to turn around. Despite how implausible it may seem today, a dream campaign in Europe may be the most amazing way to cap off what seemed to be a dismal season.

Although the journey to Wembley isn't simple, it might have been far more difficult. Barçelona have a very genuine chance of entering the final assuming they can get over the French champions. This is because they have avoided most of the major favourites in the draw both in the last eight and the semi-finals.

Who can claim victory in the decisive first-leg between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain?

Although Xavi's early game plan must be sound, the coach must also act fast to control the match if things don't go according to plan. This has been Xavi's one obvious shortcoming in significant European games. If Pedri and Frenkie de Jong receive medical clearance in time, there will be no shortage of firepower on the bench. Players like Fermín López, Ferran Torres, and João Félix will additionally be prepared to step in and make significant contributions when needed.

Barçelona has become a mockery in Europe for the past five years so PSG is the clear favourite, and Luis Enrique will probably outcoach Xavi. Barçelona actually has little to lose, and assuming they can overcome the French champs, next week at the Catalan capital may be an unforgettable evening.