Xavi Hernandez opts for the surprise in Barcelona's starting line-up for the Paris Saint-Germain clash

Barcelona will aim to secure a positive result in Paris on Wednesday night as they begin their Champions League quarter-final tie with Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes. Xavi Hernandez's team selection will be key, and the 44-year-old has received good news, with Frenkie de Jong cleared to start.

Ace for Sport, the Dutch midfielder – who has been out for five weeks with an ankle injury – will be in training to face PSG in the French capital. He will line up with Ilkay Gundogan and, surprisingly, Sergio Roberto.

Andreas Christensen received medical clearance last weekend to play against PSG, so it is expected that he will start at the base of Barcelona's midfield. In any case, it will be Roberto instead, with the Dane occupying the bench alongside Pedri, who is also back from a hamstring injury.

Roberto has become a big game player over the years Barcelona, and that could have come to Xavi's mind in selecting him over Christensen. It remains to be seen if this is a decision that pays dividends.