Germain's ability to remain a force in the Champions League following the departure of Kylian Mbappe have faded amid a stunning run of form which sets the French club up perfectly for their mouthwatering last-16 showdown with Liverpool.

Arne Slot says Liverpool have nothing to fear at the Parc des Princes as he prepares his Premier League title favourites for a blockbuster Champions League clash against runaway Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain.

Aston Villa, who finished eighth, were paired with Club Brugge, a club who, until last month, had never won a Champions League knockout game. Barcelona landed a tie with Benfica, third-placed Arsenal take on PSV and fourth-placed Inter tackle Feyenoord.

Paris Saint-Germain has warmed up for Liverpool with a 4-1 win over Lille as it consolidated its runaway French league lead.

PSG is set to play Liverpool next in a blockbuster UEFA Champions League clash. The first leg at Parc des Princes takes place on March 5. The return leg at Anfi

Paris Saint-Germain rolled to a 4-1 win over LOSC Lille on Saturday night at the Parc des Princes, sealing the victory with a dominant first half in which they scored all four goals.Bradley Barcola