Why Paris Saint-Germain's clash with Barcelona could be peak Champions League drama

‘I think all the ingredients are in place for this to be one of the great games,’ PSG midfielder Vitinha said

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha did not beat around the bush before Tuesday's clash with Barcelona. "I think," he said, "all the ingredients are in place for this to be one of the great games." The UEFA Champions League's format switch came with the promise that top-tier matchups would come as early as possible every season and on Tuesday, the competition seems poised to live up to its word. Two favorites to win the whole thing, PSG and Barcelona, will meet in the French capital in the first barometer of their abilities to go the distance but that is merely scratching the surface on the excitement around this particular game. PSG and Barcelona are not only amongst Europe's elites but they each boast a collection of world-renowned talent, all of whom are poised to showcase moments of excellence no matter which way the game swings.

Players like Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal are headliners for teams that prefer to entertain when they take to the pitch, making them must-watches on a regular basis. History proves that these two sides rarely ever cancel each other out, either. If anything, their similarities only bolster the sheer entertainment every time PSG and Barcelona match up, the pair responsible for several Champions League classics over the years. Tuesday's match is likely to be no exception.