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Well this was shockingly predictable.After a week of reports that Paris Saint-Germain would be reduced to a skeleton crew in the upcoming Champions League game versus Bayern Munich it looks like their key players will feature after all.Leo Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Marco Verratti all completed some form of training on Sunday, and according to Le Parisien will definitely make the game against Bayern on Tuesday.

Speaking to CanalPlusFoot ahead of the big Champions League clash on Tuesday, Paris Saint-Germain head coach Christophe Galtier said he's considering using a back three against Bayern Munich this week.Rather than a reaction to tactical changes by Julian Nagelsmann after the Mainz game, Galtier seems to feel that the back three benefits PSG tactically on the pitch, and it may make a difference against Bayern.

Lionel Messi scored a stunning free kick in added time to earn Paris Saint-Germain a 4-3 comeback win over Lille on Sunday and lift them eight points clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table.PSG, who have struggled for consistency since their return from the World Cup break, extended their lead over second-placed Marseille, who travel to Toulouse later Sunday.

AS Monaco punished a Paris Saint-Germain side decimated by injuries to register a 3-1 victory in Ligue 1 on Saturday, led by captain Wissam Ben Yedder's first-half double and assist.Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Marco Verratti were missing for league leaders PSG but it was their defence that came under scrutiny as they struggled to cope with Monaco's attack.

Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier has conceded that he is worried about the prospect of facing Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday.The Parisians have endured a real slump in 2023, having won just five of their ten games across all competitions since the turn of the year.

Bayern Munich have taken the lead during tonight's Champions League knockout second leg against Paris Saint-Germain.Following their 1-0 away victory in the tie's first fixture last month, the German outfit, who are back playing on home soil tonight, have doubled their advantage overall.Off the back of some collective high pressing from the Bavarians, striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting managed to slot home a close-range pass from teammate Leon Goretzka.

Paris Saint-Germain head to Juventus on Wednesday night still needing points to top their Champions League group and secure a supposedly easier knockout stage draw.They also have the added incentive of being able to rub some salt into Juventus wounds.Here is how they could set up in Turin.Will Hugo Ekitike to get rare chance for PSG? / Eurasia Sport Images/GettyImages GK: Gianluigi Donnarumma - The former Milan man will relish the chance to heap more misery on Juventus.

Champions League 9:30 PM GMT Juventus and PSG prepare for Champions League battle / (Emilio Andreoli | Eurasia Sport Images) Juventus will bring the curtain down on their Champions League humiliation when they welcome Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.The Serie A giants have had a wretched campaign and have already been eliminated, leaving them attempting to hold off Maccabi Haifa for a spot in the Europa League.

Verdict: PSG win & Both teams to score Best Odds: 11/5 Bookmaker: Unibet Looking to lay down another Champions League marker on Wednesday night, PSG will make the trip to Juventus.Juventus
Starting with the hosts, while Juventus might have managed to claim a 1-0 victory away at Leece over the weekend, it doesn't cover what has been a worrying rut for the Italian heavyweights.