Edinson Cavani failed to make our combined XI ahead of the Champions League tie, but which players have made the cut?
GettyKEYLOR NAVAS | GKIn truth there is not a great deal of choice here, with PSG and Madrid both likely to attempt to upgrade their goalkeepers at the end of the season. Manchester United's David de Gea is a long-term Madrid target for good reason – Keylor Navas is not quite good enough for an elite club. But Alphonse Areola is no better, with the 24-year-old yet to be capped by France at senior level despite dislodging Kevin Trapp as PSG's number one this season. Navas, therefore, gets the nod, but this is a clear point of weakness for both sides that could be exploited during the two legs.AdvertisementDANI ALVES | RBThere is much stronger competition in the first of our four defensive spots, with Dani Carvajal and Dani Alves among the best right-backs in world football. Carvajal has been short of his best this season, though, like many of his Madrid team-mates, while his campaign has been disrupted by concerns over a heart condition. He is also suspended for the first leg, with Achraf Hakimi or Nacho set to deputise. Alves is a three-time Champions League winner and it is no wonder Pep Guardiola wanted to take him to Manchester City, as his huge personality is a massive boost in the dressing room. For that reason, and his combination with compatriot Neymar, Alves is our pick at right-back. He will certainly be up for facing Barcelona's arch rivals.Getty ImagesMARCELO | LBMarcelo is another Madrid star who has failed to hit the heights expected of him in a stuttering campaign for Zinedine Zidane's men, but there is no doubting his quality and he offers a more consistent attacking threat from the back than PSG counterpart Layvin Kurzawa. The French full-back is capable of brilliance – witness his stunning volley against Lyon in Ligue 1 last month or his Champions League hat-trick versus Anderlecht for proof – but his season has descended into a scrap with Yuri Berchiche to be Unai Emery's first choice. The Brazilian flavour continues – Marcelo is our choice.GettyTHIAGO SILVA | CBThiago Silva has struggled with injuries but on his day the Brazilian remains one of the best out-and-out defenders in the game. The PSG captain gets the nod at the heart of our defence alongside a somewhat familiar face, having made five appearances in the competition so far this campaign.