Chelsea face dramatic comeback challenge as they host trailing Paris Saint-Germain
UEFA's top club competition is set on Tuesday evening when defending champions PSG visit Stamford Bridge to complete their last-16 tie with the Blues, who are desperate after a 5–2 first-leg defeat in France that included three late goals conceded by Liam Rosenior's side at Parc des Princes.
Key Points
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1Chelsea faces Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday as they host for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League round-of-16 tie.
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2The Blues are in serious trouble after trailing 5–2 from a first-leg collapse at Parc des Princes where PSG scored three goals late to secure victory.
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Perspectives
Chelsea are really up against it as they host Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League last 16 tie.
— [Mar 17, 17:48] Chelsea vs PSG LIVE (Sports.yahoo.com)The match is scheduled to take place at Stamford Bridge with details available regarding TV channels and streaming options ahead of the game on Tuesday evening.
— [Mar 17, 06:35] How to watch Chelsea vs. Paris Saint-Germain tonight (Mirror.co.uk)Chelsea require a dramatic comeback if they are to revive their Champions League campaign as PSG visit Stamford Bridge in what follows the first leg where Liam Rosenior's side kept pace with them.
— [Mar 16, 07:45] Chelsea vs. Paris Saint-Germain (Standard.co.uk)Chelsea host Paris Saint-Germin for a match preview that includes predicted line-ups and team news ahead of the second leg at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening.
— [Mar 16, 07:45] Chelsea Vs. PSG Match Preview - Predicted Line-Ups (Sports.yahoo.com)Chelsea head into this fixture trailing by a significant margin after their late collapse in Paris saw them concede three poor goals during the first leg.
— [Mar 16, 07:45] Chelsea vs. PSG Match Preview - Predicted Line-Ups (Standard.co.uk)Chelsea faces a difficult challenge in the second leg against reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain after losing 5-2 earlier this month's tie at home and trailing significantly overall. Both teams have confirmed injury updates, with Chelsea missing Reece James due to a hamstring issue while PSG is awaiting fitness confirmation for Ousmane Dembele before kick-off on March 17 in London.
Chelsea faces Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday, March 17 at Stamford Bridge with kick-off set for 8pm GMT to overturn a three-goal deficit in the Champions League match between two teams. UK fans can watch live coverage starting from TNT Sports and discovery+, while US viewers have access via Paramount+ or ViX/TUDN; key Chelsea players Jamie Gittens (doubtful) are expected, whereas PSG's Fabian Ruiz is among their few absentees due to fitness issues.