Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea will face off in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 matchup on Wednesday, both teams navigating a season significantly impacted by injuries due to a demanding schedule.
The two clubs, recent finalists in the FIFA Club World Cup, will renew their rivalry with a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals at stake. Chelsea was drawn against last season’s Champions League winners, Paris Saint-Germain, following the knockout round draw held at UEFA headquarters in Switzerland.
The first leg will take place at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Wednesday, March 11, with an 8pm UK time kickoff. The return leg is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, at Stamford Bridge, also starting at 8pm UK time.
Both teams have battled numerous injury concerns throughout the season, and have approached managing player fitness in different ways. Ticket details for both legs of the Champions League round-of-16 tie against Paris Saint-Germain will be announced soon. You can identify more information about the matchup on UEFA.com. Fans can also stay up-to-date on Champions League fixtures and results. Chelsea has also confirmed the dates on their official website: Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain Champions League dates confirmed.
