After because they attempt to secure a berth in the semifinals for 2013 pulling 2-2 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal, Barcelona may welcome Paris Saint Germain to the Nou Camp this week. The Catalan club were undone by PSG in the final minutes of the first leg, with that equalizing target probably giving the French club that little interest needed to flourish in Spaina'especially given that star striker Lionel Messi is in serious question for the fitting. Messi's presence or absence will function as story, but given Barca's range of expertise and their ability to hurt opponents, they'll no doubt be just fine without him and will be a remarkably difficult team to break down in the home. However, if any group will probably take action, PSG against a Messi-less Blaugrana would appear like an ideal opportunity, and we're without doubt in for an exciting Champions League quarterfinal as an effect. Who's planning to leave Spain a success this week? Continue reading for the full preview of the game including all of the need-to-know details, live viewing information, analysis and last-mintue predictions. Mark Ramos/Getty Images Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Start time: 2:45 p.m. ET (Eastern time, Usa) Venue: Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain Stay Stream and TV Data Coverage of the game comes in america via Fox Deportes, Monk Baseball Station, Sirius XM FC and TV3 Cataluyna.ASky Sports 2/HD,ASky Activities Red Key, andASky GoAwill provide coverage through the United Kingdom. Live channels can be found via Fox Soccer 2Go, Sky Sports' Events Centre or SBS On Demand, depending on your location around the world. All information presented via Live Soccer TV Clive Rose/Getty Photos 2012-13 Champions League to Date W4, D1, L1 (11 goals for, five against) W5, D0, L1 (14 objectives for, three against) W1, D0, L1 versus. AC Milan (Four objectives for, two against) W1, D1, L0 versus. Valencia (Three targets for, two against) W0, D1, L0 compared to. PSG (Two objectives for, two against) W0, D1, L0 versus. Barcelona (Two goals for, two against) Critical Player to Watch: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Paris St Germain Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Photos Zlatan Ibrahimovic played an enormous part in both of PSG's goals in the opening leg and was a clear targeting risk all nighta'something he will probably repeat when he takes the subject at Camp Nou. The former Barcelona star was too strong in the air for the Catalan club's defenders in the opening leg, and if PSG could continue to find good fighting paths for him then he will more than likely continue his popularity in the 2nd leg. As I observed the other day following the 2-2 draw: We've already seen how well people have fared in the Champions League in 2013 upon returning to their former locations.AManchester United's DavidAdeAGeaAwas tremendous in his return to the town of Madrid, while Cristiano Ronaldo won on his return to OldATrafford.AAnd nowAIbra, returning back once again to Spain, can do the same. Paris Saint Germain are one of the few groups in world football that won't just settle-back and park the bus against Barcelona, which means that Ibrahimovic must see plenty of action at the top of the attack. Whether that can arise into objectives and a sensational success still remains to be seen, but you would need to think that Ibra may be the person to watch in this one. If PSG are to accomplish the upset, it's likely to function as the Swedish star that does it. Important Storyline to Follow: How May Lionel Messi Influence Barcelona? Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Photos Undoubtedly the largest article following a 2-2 draw was that of Lionel Messi, who did not return after half time thanks to a hamstring injury. He did not feature for Manhunter Blaugrana on the weekend, and while there is no official word on whether or not he will perform for the Catalan club here, it seems incredibly unlikely that he will not feature here (per The Guardian), having been stated since the last name on the group sheet (per Independent). David Ramos/Getty Photographs So if Messi is eliminated, how will Barcelona be influenced in this one? The clear answer, if the weekend is any such thing to go by, isn't very much at all, with Cesc Fabregas and Alexis Sanchez starring for La Blaugrana within their drubbing ofAMallorca. Fabregas in particular was excellenta'played in the false-nine role for a changea'and could see activity in the return leg here, though they'll probably need certainly to make space for David Villa in attack as well. The statistics suggest that Barcelona should be fine without their star striker and their win on the weekend showed that to be totally correct. Nevertheless, having said that, perhaps not having the most effective player in the world make for you will be described as a bitter blow for the home area and one that will affect them somewhata'if just for the extra confidence it gives their competitors that they could indeed get here. Top Quote from the Buildup Mark Ramos/Getty Pictures Barcelona associate boss Jordi Roura, per Yahoo! Sports: "Obviously if the most effective player on the planet is not available then it is a problem for all of us. But we have lots of other players who is able to perform at a top degree and we is going to do our best to get the right result. The players who will play in his place provide a total guarantee of success..." Three Numbers to Think About Brian Ramos/Getty Images 0. No French team has ever won at the Camp Nou in the Champions League, with the sole triumph over Barcelona for a team at Camp Nou coming October 1984 for Metz in theACup Winners Cup. 3.AParis Saint Germain have won their last three away games in the Champions League this yeara'beating Valencia, Dynamo Kiev and Dinamo Zagreb. Moreover, they've scored two goals in every one of these games and have lost only two of these last seven European competitions in Spain. 19. Every one of PSG's objectives in the Champions League this season (19 in total) attended from inside the boxa'more than any other staff in the tournament. All research offered via Yahoo! Sports Prediction Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Photos Regardless of what happens with Lionel Messi, Barcelona are the company favorites here to advance through to the semifinals and so they must be. They've a dominant team, and came from two goals down seriously to defeat AC Milan inside their last Champions League house gamea'a sort range that PSG won't desire to wake in this 1. Your home part may have the away-goal benefit in their favor, even though they bring 0-0 or 1-1, and it's difficult to see such a thing but a Barca development in that one. I think Messi will start on the table, with Roura perhaps using him if neededa'but I don't think that will be the case. Andres Iniesta will bag a first-half double to give Barca a commanding lead that no assault from PSG will be able to run down. Targets galore at the Nou Camp as Barca move through to the semifinals with easea'running out 3-1 victors on the night to get rid of the Ligue 1 leaders. Prediction: Barcelona 3, Paris Saint Germain 1
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