"While PSG might have extended on their Champions League adventure on February 25th as they secured a remarkable 5-4 aggregate win against domestic rivals Monaco, Enrique's side have struggled to find any real stability. Watching Monaco claim some immediate revenge last week as they slumped to an infamous 3-1 Ligue 1 defeat on home soil, the former Barcelona boss could also find some increasing pressure on his shoulders."
"Falling to another shock 3-1 loss at the hands of Rennes on February 13th, the reigning European champions have also failed to find any kind of defensive steel. Eventually forced to settle for an action-packed 2-2 stalemate against Monaco at the Parc des Princes last month, PSG have registered just a trio of clean sheets from their previous nine appearances across all competitions."
"Crowned FIFA Club World Cup champions over in North America last summer as they cruised their way to a famous 3-0 romp against Wednesday's opponents, the Blues will be dreaming of a repeat performance when they travel to the Parc des Princes in midweek."
PSG, the reigning Champions League winners, will host Chelsea in a Round of 16 showdown. Despite winning the Club World Cup last summer with a 3-0 victory over Chelsea, PSG has struggled with inconsistency this season under Luis Enrique. The team recently secured a 5-4 aggregate win against Monaco but suffered consecutive 3-1 defeats to Monaco and Rennes. PSG's defensive issues are particularly concerning, registering only three clean sheets in their last nine matches and conceding five goals in their last two home games. Chelsea will look to capitalize on these vulnerabilities in their midweek encounter at Parc des Princes.
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