Heading to Spain with a slender advantage, PSG take on Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie this Wednesday. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Kylian Mbappe's solo effort late in the first leg is all that separates both sides ahead of this mouth-watering encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Can PSG finish the job in Spain ?
Following that first-leg loss, Los Blancos replied in an ideal fashion as they went on a three-game winning streak in the LaLiga. Alaves, Rayo Vallecano and Real Sociedad all fell to Ancelotti's charges who netted eight times and shipped just one goal during this spell. This put them further in control at the summit of the LaLiga Santander, establishing an eight-point lead. Real Madrid, although would be heading into this game full of confidence, has been knocked out of this competition in the last 16 stages twice in the last three seasons. However,13 games unbeaten at the Santiago Bernabeu does bode well for their chances, especially with their opponents not exactly travelling well this season.
Lionel Messi had his penalty saved by Thibaut Courtois, however, the Belgian goalie didn't have an answer to Kylian Mbappe who danced past a number of white shirts before sending the ball into the Real Madrid net. The French superstar was unavailable over the weekend due to suspension and although Les Parisiens still have a number of extraordinary at their disposal, none of them was at it as Nice condemned them to their second defeat in three games. Now they turn their attention to the UEFA Champions League with Europe's coveted cup having eluded them since they became a superpower. Would they be able to finish the job in Madrid ?
Real madrid vs PSG Team News
Real Madrid possible starting XI:
Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Marcelo; Camavinga, Valverde, Modric; Asensio, Benzema, Vinicius Jr
Paris Saint-Germain possible starting lineup:
Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Kimpembe, Mendes; Pereira, Gueye, Verratti; Messi, Mbappe, Neymar
Real Madrid vs PSG Prediction: 3-1
We expect nothing less than a top-quality football match this Wednesday with two of Europe's powerhouses renewing acquaintances. However, we're backing Real Madrid to get the better of this PSG side who are usually underwhelming away from home.