Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) tight schedule just gets tougher as they host Chelsea this Tuesday at Parc des Princes for Round of 16 action in the UEFA Champions League.
Tuesday's matchup with Chelsea is a stiff task for PSG, who just played last Saturday versus Lille in a French Ligue 1 match that ended in a scoreless draw. However, where as PSG have been in electrifying form this season, Chelsea have struggled badly, and are lagging in the second half of the table in the English Premier League.
Despite the even match, PSG are still comfortably on top of the Ligue 1 table with 70 points, having a 22–4–0 record.
However, the club from France is only second in Group A of the Champions League, entering the knockout round with 13 points and trailing group leaders Real Madrid who have 16 points.
Facing Chelsea just a few days following their Ligue 1 match might be a challenge for PSG, although the good thing is that they will have home field advantage for the first leg of their Round of 16 matchup.
PSG manager Laurent Blanc already expressed disappointment with their schedule but also said that Sunday marked the start of their preparation for Chelsea, ESPN reported.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are starting to play better in the Premier League, in which they are the defending champions, but are still struggling to capture wins.
The last time Chelsea suffered a defeat in the Premier League was back in December, and since then was unbeaten in their next 10 matches in the competition but only captured four victories.
Still, the momentum they have with their improved game is something that Tuesday's hosts must watch out for.
It seems like the Blues have had renewed energy since José Mourinho was sacked on Dec. 17, 2015 and was replaced by Guus Hiddink.
Along with the better results they are having in the Premier League, Chelsea also led Group G of the Champions League with 13 points as they head to the Round of 16.
The match between PSG and Chelsea is on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 2:45 p.m. EST. To watch it via live stream, click here.
