Friday’s ceremony saw the four bookies’ favourites to win the competition all placed in the same side of the draw, with Premier League leaders Arsenal taking on Bayern Munich and reigning champions Manchester City facing La Liga leaders Real Madrid. Barca beat PSG 6-5 on aggregate in 2017 (Picture: Getty)‘In the other half of the draw, there are the favourites with Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Arsenal. It’s part of the story.’While Barcelona avoided the stacked half of the Champions League draw, Xavi believes his side have been handed an enormous test against PSG – and his old manager. ‘I know Luis Enrique, his staff and part of the squad very well,’ said the departing Barca boss on Saturday. We have more Champions League titles than them, but their economic power is in a different situation.

Source: Metro March 16, 2024 20:09 UTC