PSG v Chelsea

Posted Tuesday, February 16, 2016 by foxsportsasia.com

PSG v Chelsea
Chelsea have hit their best form of the season just in time for the crucial Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des Princes on Tuesday.

This is the third consecutive time that the two capital clubs have met in recent years. The English side triumphed on away goals in the 2012/13 quarter-finals, before the French club got revenge in extra time of last season's Round of 16 encounter.

The Blues are still in the bottom half of the Premier League standings, but remain undefeated in 10 league games under Guus Hiddink and sent out a message on Sunday with their emphatic 5-1 victory over Newcastle United.

While Chelsea have been struggling in their domestic league, PSG have been absolutely dominant in Ligue 1. With 26 matches played they have yet to be defeated, as 22 victories and only four draws have put them 24 points clear at the top of the standings. With another domestic title all but assured, the French champions can put their focus solely on their primary objective: bringing the Champions League trophy to Paris.

Chelsea will be light in defence after captain John Terry picked up a muscular injury to join central defensive partner Kurt Zouma (anterior cruciate ligament) on the sidelines. Brazilian playmaker Oscar (calf/shin) also looks likely to miss out along with Colombian striker Radamel Falcao (groin strain).

PSG will we without right-back Serge Aurier, with the Ivory Coast international suspended indefinitely after making homophobic remarks about his manager and teammates.