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PSG faces Chelsea or FC Barcelona in the round of 16 of the Champions League. The first legs are scheduled for March 10 and 11, with the return legs on March 17 and 18. Having defeated AS Monaco in the playoffs (3-2, 2-2), the Parisian club is up against two familiar foes. FC Barcelona, leaders of La Liga, boasts a 76% win rate this season, compared to 48% for Chelsea, currently fifth in the Premier League. Bookmakers have Barca listed among the favorites, just behind Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, and PSG. Tactically, FC Barcelona employs a high defensive line, which is ideal for PSG's speedy attackers, while Chelsea opts for a mid-block, presenting a physical challenge. The draw in Nyon, streaming live on L'Équipe, will be revealed this Friday at noon.
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