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PSG have been drawn to face Chelsea FC in the Champions League RO16 following today’s draw held at UEFA’s Nyon headquarters. The games will be played on 10 / 11 and 17 / 18 March. Chelsea are set to host the return leg at Stamford Bridge. _Les Parisiens_ and the Blues will face each other for the first time since the Club World Cup final that Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea deservedly won 3-0.
Speaking to the media this Friday before PSG’s away Ligue 1 game to Le Havre on Saturday, head coach Luis Enrique has reacted to his side drawing Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea. The Spaniard said a revenge was not on his mind. “_These are different competitions. This draw represents our path so far; we’re used to it._“
Luis Enrique said that he was very happy to have qualified for the Champions League knockout stages as he looks forward to a “_fascinating_” tie against a Premier League side. The former Barcelona manager added that he is optimistic regarding his side’s chances to retain the Champions League. “_What makes me optimistic is my team’s ability to manage all the problems that are piling up. We’re the reigning champions. The problems are primarily for the other teams._“
GFFN | Bastien Cheval