Barcelona and PSG All Square Ahead of Camp Nou Clash
Clubs Have Fierce Rivalry in Recent Years
Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain will meet in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie on Wednesday, April 16, 2024, at the Camp Nou. The two clubs have become fierce rivals in recent years, with some of the most memorable matches in recent Champions League history.
Key Transfers and Clashes
The rivalry between the two clubs intensified in 2017 when PSG signed Neymar from Barcelona for a world-record fee. The move angered Barcelona fans and led to a heated exchange between the two clubs' presidents. Since then, there have been several other high-profile transfers between the two clubs, including Achraf Hakimi and Lionel Messi.
The two clubs have also met in some memorable Champions League matches in recent years. In 2017, PSG knocked Barcelona out of the competition in the last 16, thanks to a stunning 6-1 victory at the Camp Nou. Barcelona got their revenge in 2021, beating PSG 4-1 in the same round of the competition.
Enrique's Return
Adding to the intrigue of this year's quarter-final is the presence of former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique on the PSG bench. Enrique won two La Liga titles and three Copa del Rey trophies during his time at Barcelona. He will be desperate to get one over on his former club and prove that he can still cut it at the highest level.
The first leg of the tie finished 2-2, so both teams will fancy their chances of reaching the semi-finals. Barcelona will be looking to make the most of their home advantage, while PSG will be hoping to cause an upset and dump the Catalan giants out of the competition.
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