The much-anticipated draw for the Champions League Round of 16 has set up a thrilling encounter between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool. This formidable matchup comes as PSG rides a wave of confidence.

The reigning French champions have triumphed in their last seven matches and boast an impressive undefeated streak spanning 19 games across all competitions. Their last defeat was on November 26 against Bayern Munich, with a narrow 1-0 loss during the league phase.

Preparing for a two-leg battle

In a recent interview with PSG’s media team, Marquinhos shared his thoughts on facing the Reds, emphasizing their seasoned experience in Europe’s top competition. However, the Parisian captain is confident that his team is ready to face this challenge head-on, thanks to their growing momentum.

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“Liverpool is an opponent with a wealth of experience in this tournament. We need to perform exceptionally well in both matches. To win the Champions League, you have to embrace great challenges, and we are ready for this. We’ll fight for qualification in these two matches. Our team is reaching its peak at the perfect time, and it’s a great feeling to be in our current form as we enter this stage of the season,” the Brazilian defender noted.

The first leg is scheduled at Parc des Princes on March 5, with the return leg at Anfield on March 11, promising an intense battle.