Blanc pleased to have avoided 'monster' Barcelona in last eight

Laurent Blanc expects Manchester City to provide Paris Saint-Germain with a difficult test in the Champions League quarter-finals but is pleased to have avoided "the monster" that is Barcelona.

PSG have exited the Champions League in the last eight for three straight seasons, with two of their eliminations coming at the hands of holders Barca.

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