UEFA Champions League 2020-21 preview: Barcelona-PSG headlines pre-quarters clash

The pre-quarters of the UEFA Champions League starts on Tuesday. Sixteen top teams are set to fight it out, with eight teams set to clash on Tuesday and Wednesday. Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain would headline the stage this week, in the opening leg.

<p>The UEFA Champions League has entered the pre-quarters stage, which gets underway from Tuesday. As 16 top teams across Europe look to prove their worth and qualify for the quarters, it all starts with eight teams this week, with a couple of matches each on Tuesday and Wednesday. In the same light, we present the preview for the games this week.</p>

The UEFA Champions League has entered the pre-quarters stage, which gets underway from Tuesday. As 16 top teams across Europe look to prove their worth and qualify for the quarters, it all starts with eight teams this week, with a couple of matches each on Tuesday and Wednesday. In the same light, we present the preview for the games this week.

<p><strong>Liverpool faces unpredictable RB Leipzig</strong><br />The champion for the 2019-19 season topped its group. As it prepares to face Leipzig, one of the rising Bundesliga giant, the latter lacks enough experience at this stage. Although it would be an advantage for The Reds, playing away from home could just put the edge in favour of Leipzig. Nonetheless, it would still be an exciting clash on Tuesday.</p>

Liverpool faces unpredictable RB Leipzig
The champion for the 2019-19 season topped its group. As it prepares to face Leipzig, one of the rising Bundesliga giant, the latter lacks enough experience at this stage. Although it would be an advantage for The Reds, playing away from home could just put the edge in favour of Leipzig. Nonetheless, it would still be an exciting clash on Tuesday.

<p><strong>Borussia Dortmund has Sevilla test</strong><br />Dortmund might be a giant in Bundesliga. However, it has failed to prove its supremacy in the UCL. As it eyes the quarterfinal berth, it would have to pass a test against Spain's Sevilla on Wednesday. Although Sevilla has mostly been dominant in the UEFA Europa League, it won't be possible this term. Playing the first leg at home, Sevilla would look to gain a significant upper hand. However, judging by the likes of Dortmund, it certainly won't be an easy task.</p>

Borussia Dortmund has Sevilla test
Dortmund might be a giant in Bundesliga. However, it has failed to prove its supremacy in the UCL. As it eyes the quarterfinal berth, it would have to pass a test against Spain's Sevilla on Wednesday. Although Sevilla has mostly been dominant in the UEFA Europa League, it won't be possible this term. Playing the first leg at home, Sevilla would look to gain a significant upper hand. However, judging by the likes of Dortmund, it certainly won't be an easy task.

<p><strong>Juventus faces FC Porto challenge</strong><br />The Italian champion had a forgettable outing last season. Nonetheless, it would look to rectify its wrongdoings in this. And for that to happen, it has to overcome the challenge from FC Porto on Wednesday. While the Portuguese side might not be a considerable force in the competition anymore, playing at home could be the slender advantage it has here. Nonetheless, with the threat of Cristiano Ronaldo looming large, even the home advantage might fall short.</p>

Juventus faces FC Porto challenge
The Italian champion had a forgettable outing last season. Nonetheless, it would look to rectify its wrongdoings in this. And for that to happen, it has to overcome the challenge from FC Porto on Wednesday. While the Portuguese side might not be a considerable force in the competition anymore, playing at home could be the slender advantage it has here. Nonetheless, with the threat of Cristiano Ronaldo looming large, even the home advantage might fall short.

<p><strong>Barcelona entertains Paris Saint-Germain in a massive clash</strong><br />The clash of the week happens on Tuesday, as Spanish giant Barcelona hosts French champion Paris Saint-Germain. While PSG is the runner-up from last season, this clash would be challenging, especially at Camp Nou, without ace talisman Neymar. Nevertheless, it would be a massive advantage for Lionel Messi and co, as it looks like the outright favourite for a win. However, the question is if it can do it by a significant margin, before the return leg, four weeks later, in Paris.</p>

Barcelona entertains Paris Saint-Germain in a massive clash
The clash of the week happens on Tuesday, as Spanish giant Barcelona hosts French champion Paris Saint-Germain. While PSG is the runner-up from last season, this clash would be challenging, especially at Camp Nou, without ace talisman Neymar. Nevertheless, it would be a massive advantage for Lionel Messi and co, as it looks like the outright favourite for a win. However, the question is if it can do it by a significant margin, before the return leg, four weeks later, in Paris.