5 reasons why Barcelona could stage a comeback against PSG | UEFA Champions League 2020-21

Barcelona were taken apart by Kylian Mbappe and co. in the first leg.
Barcelona were taken apart by Kylian Mbappe and co. in the first leg.

#3 Barcelona have recently made another comeback

Barcelona fought back from a 2-0 deficit to beat Sevilla in the league cup.
Barcelona fought back from a 2-0 deficit to beat Sevilla in the league cup.

Though not their greatest of comeback wins, Barcelona are coming off a stunning comeback win against Sevilla in the 2020-21 Copa Del Rey.

After losing the first leg of their semi-final 2-0 in Seville, Barcelona had it all to do at home last week.

And sure as hell, they did, winning 3-0 in extra time to knock Sevilla from the competition.

They had to walk the extra mile for that. But the victory comes as a huge morale-booster for Barcelona, just the tonic they would have needed ahead of this game.


#4 PSG tend to struggle against high-pressing teams

PSG still have a few issues at the back.
PSG still have a few issues at the back.

Barcelona were caught off-guard by PSG's blistering attacking game. But now, with such a huge deficit to overcome, the Blaugrana are expected to take the game to their French rivals.

If the past is any precedent, Koeman's side could come flying out of the blocks, which might not only force PSG on the back foot but also commit a few errors.

And this isn't just speculation: the Ligue 1 champions have exhibited the same this season. Nice showed last month how teams could exploit PSG's frailties while they try to play out from the back.

There's absolutely no doubting PSG's quality, but they aren't without their deficiencies, and Barcelona will definitely look to pounce on them.


#1 The Lionel Messi factor

Lionel Messi has five goals in eight games against PSG
Lionel Messi has five goals in eight games against PSG

Do you need any bigger reason? Sure, the has e's flattered to deceive in games like these lately in the competition, but Lionel Messi can never be written off.

In what could probably be his last Champions League game with his beloved Barcelona, he wouldn't want to bow out on a bitter note.

Moreover, the Barcelona skipper is currently on a fine run of form, scoring in eight of his last nine league outings, netting 12 times in this period.

Should Lionel Messi translate this blistering run onto the European stage on Wednesday, there is every chance Barcelona could pull off another shock upset.

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