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Arne Slot arrives for a press conference at the Red Bull Arena stadium on the eve of the UEFA Champions League football match between RB Leipzig and Liverpool FC in Leipzig, eastern Germany on October 22, 2024.

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Liverpool have confirmed the dates of next month's mouth-watering Champions League round of 16 clash against Paris Saint-Germain.

The Reds were paired with the French champions when the draw for the first knockout round was made at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon on Friday morning.

Arne Slot's side travel to France for the first leg, which has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 5.

The return game will then take place at Anfield on Tuesday, March 11.

Both games will kick-off at 8pm.

It means Liverpool will have a full week to prepare for the trip to Paris given their early exit from the FA Cup means they are without a game next weekend following Wednesday's Premier League clash at home to Newcastle United.

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The Reds entertain Southampton at Anfield in the league between the two Champions League games, with the struggling Saints visiting on Saturday, March 8 for a 3pm kick-off.

And the decision to play the second leg against PSG on the Tuesday means Liverpool will have five days to prepare for the League Cup final.

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The Reds will be hoping to retain the trophy when they take on Newcastle at Wembley on Sunday, March 16 (kick-off 4.30pm).


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