PSG midfielder Marco Verratti is backing Juventus to defeat Barcelona in their Champions League quarterfinal.

Verratti is "hoping" Juve can win.

“It'll be a very balanced game," he told Gazzetta dello Sport.

“Juventus, at home, have shown that their stadium is always difficult for any team. Tactically they're very sound and they'll create problems for Barcelona.

“Unfortunately it's a game that I'll watch from home, but a lot of people will be watching it because two great teams are facing each other.

“My prediction? I don't know, but since I have so many Bianconeri teammates in the national team, I hope they win.

“I think, at home, they have a good chance of winning."