PSG vs RB Leipzig - Combined XI | UEFA Champions League 2021-22

Right-back: Achraf Hakimi (PSG)

Hakimi is among the best full-backs in the world at the moment.

If it weren't for Trent Alexander-Arnold, the title of the best full-back in the world now would've been with PSG's Achraf Hakimi. He's a force to reckon with down the right, and brings much attacking quality.

Discarded at Real Madrid, the Moroccan star refined his talents at Borussia Dortmund before realising his potential under Antonio Conte at Inter Milan.

Now he's making waves at PSG. A powerful and dynamic full-back with exceptional creative skills and crossing ability, Hakimi possesses upfield movements that could discomfit Leipzig.

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Centre-back: Marquinhos (PSG)

Marquinhos is indispensable for PSG.

PSG captain Marquinhos is more than just a leader on the pitch. He's a defensive talisman, coming up trumps for his side consistently to etch his name among the best centre-backs of his generation.

In addition to his defensive skills, Marquinhos is also known for his vision, intelligence, composure and elegance on the ball. He can play the ball out, and start offensive plays from the back too.

His threat from set-pieces is another attribute. Marquinhos can nod home a goal or two from those situations, just as he did in PSG last-8 clash with Leipzig last year.

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Centre-back: Willy Orban (RB Leipzig)

Orban could be playing for a big club one day.

An instrumental figure for Leipzig in defence over the last six years, Willi Orban is an accomplished centre-back. He has made over 200 appearances for the club and, at 28, is currently in the prime of his career.

A versatile ball-playing defender, Orban is blessed with tall stature, which helps him cover his opposite numbers. It also allows the player to clear incoming aerial dangers.

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Left-back: Angelino (RB Leipzig)

Angelino looks perfectly at home at Leipzig.

Angelino's availability for this PSG clash has boosted Leipzig's attacking options,, as he can be unstoppable down the left flank. The young Galician fireball was having a stupendous loan spell at the club last season, before injury curtailed his time on the pitch.

Nevertheless, the Red Bulls proceeded to sign him permanently from Manchester City.

Angelino is a tenacious defender but an ever more spirited attacker who's at his best in the final third. He loves crosses, contributing 19 goals last season (netting eight and assisting 11).