UEFA CL: Reunion between Sarr and Hakimi, duel Diaz - Aït-Nouri, Africans in contention this Wednesday

Hakimi and PSG to relaunch against Chelsea
After a defeat (1-3) against Monaco during their last championship outing, the reigning European champions must restart against Chelsea this evening at the Parc des Princes. A big test for Achraf Hakimi who should be in the starting line-up, and his teammates in their quest for a double, at a time when the team is going through a downturn. Ibrahim Mbaye should not play a big role in this match, but his compatriot Mamadou Sarr, back at Chelsea this winter, could play him a part with the Blues.

Leverkusen against the ogre Arsenal
In Germany, Bayer Leverkusen will try to create the feat against Arsenal which is one of the best teams in the Champions League this season. With a Christian Kofane striker this weekend (3-3 against Augsburg), Kasper Hjulmand will be able to count on a more impactful African contingent in addition to Ibrahim Maza and Edmond Tapsoba to try to bring down the Premier League leader.

Real Madrid- Man City, the European Classico
For the tenth time since 2022, Manchester City and Real Madrid are still in the Champions League. For the moment, the two clubs are perfectly tied with 3 wins each and 3 draws. It is therefore an important match that awaits us at the Bernabéu this evening. With the uncertainty around Kylian Mbappé and the withdrawal of Rodrygo, Brahim Diaz could have his chance in attack and therefore play on the side of the Algerian Rayan Aït-Nouri who should be a starter for the Citizens.

Sporting vs Bodo Glimt
Surprise guest in the last 16 after having eliminated Inter Milan, Bodo Glimt is an opponent to be taken seriously for Sporting, even if the Portuguese are favourites. With Ousmane Diomandé as the boss of defense, the Lisbon club hopes to achieve a solid performance in Bodo, in Norway where several European players, including Manchester City, have sunk this season.

The fixtures
17:45: Bayer Leverkusen - Arsenal

20h: PSG - Chelsea

20h: Bodo Glimt - Sporting Lisbon

20h: Real Madrid - Manchester City