Paris Saint-Germain vs Real Madrid Lineups- The hosts will lock horns against Real Madrid on Tuesday in the first leg of the Champions League round-of-16 matches. Paris Saint-Germain is currently at the top of the table in Ligue 1. However, they have finished in the second position in the group stage of the Champions League this season. They have been situated in the same group as Manchester City.
Manchester City has collected 12 points from their six games in the group stage while Paris Saint Germain have been able to take 11 points from the same number of matches. That’s why Paris Saint Germain will now have to play against a strong side like Real Madrid in the first round of the knockout stage of the Champions League.
The Latest Update Regarding This Crucial Game
On the other hand, Real Madrid has topped their group this season. They have also been grouped with another heavyweight side Inter Milan. However, Real Madrid has been able to grab 15 points from 6 matches while Inter Milan have collected 10 points in the same number of matches. Real Madrid is also at the top of the table in La Liga. So, an exciting contest is certainly coming our way on Saturday.
Paris Saint-Germain will lock horns against Real Madrid on Tuesday in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 matches. Paris Saint Germain are currently at the top of the table in Ligue 1. However, they have finished in the second position in the group stage of the Champions League this season. They have been situated in the same group as Manchester City.
Manchester City has collected 12 points from their six games in the group stage while Paris Saint Germain have been able to take 11 points from the same number of matches. That’s why Paris Saint Germain will now have to play against a strong side like Real Madrid in the first round of the knockout stage of the Champions League.
On the other hand, Real Madrid has topped their group this season. They have also been grouped with another heavyweight side Inter Milan. However, Real Madrid has been able to grab 15 points from 6 matches while Inter Milan have collected 10 points in the same number of matches. Real Madrid is also at the top of the table in La Liga. So, an exciting contest is certainly coming our way on Saturday
Paris Saint Germain vs Real Madrid – Prediction
Paris Saint Germain will be slightly ahead in this match because of the home advantage. Mauricio Pochetinno will certainly hope that the big guns will deliver for them at this stage of the tournament. However, Real Madrid has a very experienced squad with few members of the Champions League title-winning squad. So, it’s going to be a cracker of a game on Tuesday night at Parc des Princes.
Date: 16th February 2022
Time: 1:30 AM IST
Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris, France
Form Guide:
Paris Saint Germain have recently been knocked out of the Coupe de France by OGC Nice in a penalty shootout. Paris Saint Germain have brought in Lionel Messi in the summer transfer window of this season and the expectations of the fans are certainly high this time. The fans will now want to win every trophy while having the current Ballon D’or winner Lionel Messi on their side. However, Mauricio Pochetinno’s side has not been able to produce great performance in a consistent manner.
The match is also getting more attention as the star player of Paris Saint Germain, Kylian Mbappe might be on his way to Real Madrid in the next summer transfer window. Paris Saint Germain have won their last two matches in Ligue 1 with ease after getting beaten by OGC Nice. They have also shared points against Lyon a few matches back. So, Paris Saint Germain are currently in red hot form and they are ready to face Real Madrid on Tuesday.
Real Madrid has also shown great form in La Liga. However, they have dropped two points against Villarreal in the previous match. They were knocked out of Copa del Rey by Athletic Bilbao a few days ago. Carlo Ancelotti’s side will now be hoping to get a fresh start against Paris Saint Germain. Real Madrid has always been a tough opponent in the knockout stage of the Champions League and the players will be ready to prove their worth in the big stage.
Paris Saint Germain: D W W L W W
Real Madrid: W W D L W D
Paris Saint-Germain vs Real Madrid: Head-to-Head:
Paris Saint-Germain has played against Real Madrid six times in the history of the Champions League. Real Madrid has come as winners three times while Paris Saint Germain have won only once. Two matches have ended with a draw between these two sides. Real Madrid has 13 Champions League titles in their trophy cabinet while Paris Saint Germain are still trying to snatch their first one.
Matches Played: 6
Real Madrid Won: 3
Paris Saint Germain Won: 2
Matches Drawn: 1
Team News:
Paris Saint Germain:
Neymar has been back in the training ground after recovering from his injury. However, he might not be in the condition to start in this high voltage match against Real Madrid. On the other hand, Sergio Ramos is still injured for Real Madrid. So, he will miss the first leg against his former club. Donnarumma will be the last man of the defence for Paris Saint Germain. The front three consisting of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Angel Di Maria can change the course of the game at any point of time. So, Mauricio Pochetinno might wish to go with an all-out attack in the home leg against Real Madrid.
Paris Saint Germain possible lineup:
Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Kimpembe, Mendes; Verratti, Gueye, Wijnaldum; Messi, Mbappe, Di Maria
Real Madrid:
There is a slight doubt over the fitness issue of Karim Benzema. Otherwise, they almost have a full squad available for the big game against Paris Saint Germain. Ferland Mendy has regained his fitness and he might well be in contention to start in this match. Eden Hazard and Rodrygo might be two impactful players for Real Madrid from the bench.
Real Madrid possible starting lineup:
Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Mendy; Modric, Casemiro, Kroos; Asensio, Benzema, Vinicius
Paris Saint-Germain vs Real Madrid – Prediction
Paris Saint Germain will be slightly ahead in this match because of the home advantage. Mauricio Pochetinno will certainly hope that the big guns will deliver for them in this stage of the tournament. However, Real Madrid has a very experienced squad with few members of the Champions League title-winning squad. So, it’s going to be a cracker of a game on Tuesday night at Parc des Princes.
Paris Saint Germain 2-1 Real Madrid
