After months, the champions league is finally back and kicking. The boys have been separated from the men and now, the league is about to come alive. The round of 16 promises a lot of adventures and exciting games. This is true because most of the top teams have been paired to face each other. Two of such teams would surely be resurgent Manchester United and the French champions Paris Saint Germaine. When the two teams meet at Old Trafford, it would be interesting to see who would step up to the occasion.
Manchester United
Manchester United have had a truly dramatic season. Under Mourinho, they looked dead and gone. However, since the appointment of interim coach Ole Solskjaer, it is has been a different story altogether. Manchester United are on a wonderful run at the moment. They seem to be invincible. At the moment. However, they face a litmus test when they meet PSG in the champions league. This match would allow them to examine just how far they have come and how they might be able to go in the league and in the European competition. However, PSG is simply no walkovers in this game.
PSG
The French game is dominated by PSG. They simply have the best talents, best stars and a truckload of experience. When it comes to the champions league, however, that starts to change. It is not a secret that PSG has a strong yearning to win the champions league. That yearning is the motivating force behind the various purchases which has been made in recent times. However, losses against Barcelona and Real Madrid in recent seasons has made sure that PSG keeps searching for that elusive cup. With Neymar a huge doubt for this game, they would be hoping fellow star Mbappe is in top form for this game.
Form
When it comes to the form of both teams, Manchester United just has the edge. They have managed to win five of their last six games in all competition. They remain unbeaten in their last six games. They would be hoping to extend that record when they meet PSG on Tuesday.
It is going to be hard as PSG are also on an incredible run of form at the moment. PSG have managed to win five of their last six games in all competitions. However, the remaining game ended in a loss for them. This was when they lost by 2 goals to 1 when they faced Lyon in the league. They would be hoping to make a difference in the champions league. The only way to do that, however, is to win games and the match against Manchester United is the perfect opportunity.
Manchester United would take confidence from the fact that they have never lost a game to French opposition in the champions league. PSG would be conscious of the fact that they have won only once in ten meetings against English opposition.
This is a game which would leave us feeling entertained beyond a reasonable doubt.
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