On Tuesday, one of the most exciting Champions League round of 16 matchups will be played when PSG host Barcelona. The clash will see some of Europe’s hottest attackers go head-to-head for all three points.
With the first leg taking place in Paris, victory would do wonders for both sides. Here are four stats that you must know ahead of the game.
Unai Emery has a bad record vs. Barca
The PSG boss knows the Blaugrana very well. Before taking the job at the French capital, he was manager at Sevilla, one of the Spanish Primera Division’s top clubs.
However, despite his success in Europe, Emery struggled to overcome Barcelona. He met the Catalan giants 22 times, but came out victorious only once.
Messi has never lost to Emery
Remember that one game Unai Emery won against Barcelona? Messi missed it due to injury, meaning the Argentine is yet to lose to the Spanish tactician.
La Pulga is lethal away from home this season
Messi, already the top-scorer in the Champions League this season with 10 goals, has another scary stat under his belt: he has scored in 22 consecutive away games.
The last time the five-time Ballon d’Or winner failed to score whilst on the road was in April 2016, against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
PSG’s poor recent record against the Blaugrana
In their recent run of encounters, PSG and Barca have met six times in the Champions League. The Ligue 1 giants have won only one of those ties.
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