Djorkaeff: PSG will win Champions League if they beat Real Madrid

The Champions League tie against Real Madrid could decide Paris Saint-Germain's season, according to former France international Youri Djorkaeff.

Djorkaeff, who played for PSG in the 1995-96 season, feels his old club could not have been pitted against a tougher opponent.

"Honestly, Real Madrid is the only team I feared before the draw," he told Le Parisien.

"The Paris squad is indeed superior in quality and quantity to the vast majority of teams... in the round of 16.

"But Real, it's really difficult. [Madrid] have won three of the last four Champions Leagues, that says a lot.

"But we must also see the good side of things. These two confrontations between Real Madrid and PSG will be watched around the world.

"And if Paris passes this round, I feel that they will go to the end this year. Because it will give confidence to a whole club.

"To the players of course, but to all the environment of the PSG, the relatives of the players, the media, etc.

"This can create incredible momentum and dynamics. Conversely, in case of elimination, the end of the season may be very long ... It would be terrible."