Qatari-backed Paris St Germain's mission to
be considered one of Europe's top clubs faces its toughest test yet when
they host Barcelona in an
intriguing Champions League quarter-final
first leg on Tuesday.
Barcelona, having recovered from a first-leg stumble in
their last-16 tie against AC Milan to qualify for the last eight 4-2 on
aggregate, are widely considered favourites to win the trophy for the
fourth time in eight seasons at Wembley in May.
PSG, who saw off Valencia in the last 16, believe however that this
could be a turning point in their climb to the peak of the European
game.
The wealthy French club, under experienced coach Carlo Ancelotti, are
on course for their first domestic title for 18 years as well as being
in the last eight of the Champions League after an 18-year absence.
They go into Tuesday's tie, however, as underdogs for the first time this season - and will do well to survive it.
Qatari fund QSI has set PSG a tough agenda of continue reading
SOURCE:http://sports.yahoo.com/news/preview-soccer-psg-face-greatest-test-barcelona-015957432--sow.html
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