Paris Saint-Germain vs Manchester City - Combined XI | UEFA Champions League 2021-22

Just over five months from their last clash, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City meet again on Tuesday
Just over five months from their last clash, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City meet again on Tuesday

Right-winger: Lionel Messi (PSG)

Messi, who sat out of their last game with a bone bruise, has trained well and might be available on Tuesday
Messi, who sat out of their last game with a bone bruise, has trained well and might be available on Tuesday

We still have to get used to seeing Messi in a shirt different to Barcelona's. His time in Paris so far has offered no great shakes. A couple of bland cameos and injuries have kept the Argentine maestro from opening his scoring account for his new club.

But the prospect of facing City might just be the tonic he needs to kick into gear. Messi just loves playing against them, having scored six times from as many games in the past, including a stunning hat-trick in 2016.

His participation on Tuesday was doubtful after the star picked up a knock in the left knee. But training pictures suggest Messi is alright and might as well start the match, which is never good news for City.


Striker: Kylian Mbappe (PSG)

Mbappe has scored 136 goals for the Parisiens since 2017, including 21 in the Champions League
Mbappe has scored 136 goals for the Parisiens since 2017, including 21 in the Champions League

PSG's boy wonder Kylian Mbappe is our man to lead this all-star XI, and why not? The 22-year-old is a once-in-a-generation talent whose accomplishments for club and country would put seasoned professionals to shame.

He is an immensely gifted youngster who also boasts electric speed and excellent ball control. The Frenchman is terrifying to defend against on the break and possesses the capability to score peaches from various angles.

With 42 goals netted last season, the World Cup-winning Frenchman has merely continued from where he left off. He has scored and assisted four times each in all competitions, and will be fancying his chances against the Sky Blues too, who kept him quiet in their last meeting.


Left-winger: Neymar (PSG)

The Brazilian star has 20 goals and 12 assists in 30 Champions League games for the Parisiens
The Brazilian star has 20 goals and 12 assists in 30 Champions League games for the Parisiens

Completing our all-PSG front-three is Neymar, a bonafide star of the game. He combines pace with eye-catching trickery and has been a creative talisman for Les Parisiens on big Champions League nights, whilst also popping up with a goal or two.

The Brazilian ace still has the odd theatrics in him, but has managed to win over his critics by performing consistently since last year and keeping himself fit. With his buddy Messi now by his side, we have a new and exciting attacking triumvirate to look forward to.

Can they blow Guardiola's free-scoring side away?

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Edited by Aditya Singh
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