PSG vs Liverpool: Predicted lineup for Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash

Paris Saint-Germain are set to face Liverpool in the first-leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Parc des Princes. This clash is a rematch of last year's epic Round of 16 between the two sides that saw the Parisians qualify after a penalty shootout.

The European Champions will have most of their first team players available for the game, with the exception of Bradley Barcola who is on his way back after his ankle injury sustained against Chelsea, Fabian Ruiz and Quentin Ndjantou.

Here is Les Parisiens' predicted starting XI against the Reds.

PSG Predicted Lineup vs. Liverpool (4-3-3)

GK: Matvey Safonov - The Russian goalkeeper has made a costly mistake against Toulouse and will need to keep proving that he belongs as PSG's number choice in between the posts.

RB: Achraf Hakimi - The Moroccan has just played his 200th game for the club over the weekend and will start against Liverpool.

CB: Marquinhos - The Brazil centre-back will partner Pacho against Liverpool.

CB: Willian Pacho - The Ecuadorian is set to partner Marquinhos with the duo getting ready to face former PSG striker Hugo Ekitike.

LB: Nuno Mendes - While Mo Salah has been far from his best this season, the duel between him and Nuno Mendes will remain a must-watch in this tie.

CDM: Vitinha - Vitinha is undoubtedly PSG's most important player this season. In a campaign largely impacted by injuries to their key players, the Portuguese international's ability to avoid injuries while maintaining a high-level of performance throughout the season is impressive.

CM: Warren Zaire-Emery - The PSG Academy graduate will have another great opportunity to cement his place in Luis Enrique's starting lineup ahead of Fabian Ruiz's return to the squad.

CM: Joao Neves - The Portuguese international is a key player of this team and has been rested by his coach against Toulouse.

RW: Désiré Doué  - The France international scored his first two goals in the last international break against Columbia and likely cemented his spot for the next World Cup.

LW: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - The Georgian has been incredible in recent weeks with several impressive performances. He will play a crucial role for his side as they are set for an epic rematch of last year's Champions League Round of 16 against Liverpool.

ST: Ousmane Dembélé - The 2025 Ballon d'Or has delivered a another top-level performance over the weekend and led his side to victory against Toulouse with a wonderful brace. The Frenchman is getting back to his best at the perfect time ahead of the Liverpool clash.