The Sports Daily reports that Les Parisiens don’t seem intimidated when Blaugrana play at their home ground.
Today, a profound insight into the atmosphere within the Paris Saint-Germain dressing room ahead of the upcoming match against Barcelona has been provided.
According to Diario Sport, Luis Enrique’s lineup is increasingly confident about the opportunity to turn the tide in the Champions League quarterfinals against Barca.
Following the first leg at the Parc des Princes, it’s evident that Xavi’s Blaugrana have the advantage in terms of the scoreline. This stems from their impressive 3-2 victory away from home.
Barcelona is considered by fans and the media alike as the favorite team to secure a spot in the tournament’s semi-finals.
One important factor lies in the ‘home ground’ element, as the Catalan team has overcome the bustling atmosphere in Paris. Now they hope to gain additional support midweek.
However, as mentioned above, for PSG, concerns about playing away seem minimal. Perhaps because Barca won’t be playing at their true ‘home ground’:
“In the PSG dressing room, they pointed out that Xavi Hernandez and his players won’t be able to fully exploit the home ground factor: the majestic Camp Nou is undergoing renovation, and the Estadi Olimpic, with nearly half the capacity, will exert less pressure. Additionally, 2,700 people will travel from France to support the team.”