PSG vs Real Madrid: it’s a battle for the ages in the UEFA Champions League as PSG host Real Madrid in the 1st leg of their Round of 16 clash on Tuesday.
Match Details:
Teams: PSG vs Real Madrid
Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris, France
Date: Wednesday 16th February, 2022
Time: 01:30 AM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
PSG come into the Round of 16 after finishing in as runners-up of Group A behind Manchester City.
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The Parisians picked up 11 points from their 6 matches which included 3 wins, 2 draws and a sole loss.
The Ligue 1 giants have potential threats in Messi, Neymar and Mbappé; who will all be in action for this one aiming to win the UCL title by the end of May.
On the other hand, Real Madrid finished as Group D toppers with 15 points from 6 matches, which included 5 wins from 6 matches.
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The likes of Vinicius Junior, Benzema and others are one of the top contenders to lift the title this season and would be looking to spoil the PSG party.
Los Blancos have been dominating this season while their counterparts are doing so as well in the Ligue 1.
So, this is set to be a battle between two giants of Europe as the knock outs of the UCL are declared open for one and all.
Both sides last met in UCL in the 2019-20 season group stages, where Real Madrid drew 2-2 with Benzema scoring twice for the hosts while Mbappé and Sarabia found the net for PSG.
Form Guide
PSG: WWLWW
Real Madrid: DWLDW
Last Matches of both teams:
PSG 1-0 Rennes
Villarreal 0-0 Real Madrid
11 – Vinicius Junior 🇧🇷 has won 11 duels vs Villarreal, more than any other single #LaLiga away from home in his @realmadriden career (level vs Real Betis in Seville in March 2020). Pride#VillarrealRealMadrid #RM 💜🤍 pic.twitter.com/G0MJXlwsY9
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) February 12, 2022
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of PSG vs Real Madrid in India?
The live stream is available on the Sony LIV App, Jio TV; while the broadcast is on Sony TEN 2.
Team News
Herrera is a doubt due to a thigh strain while Ramos’ calf injury could keep his out against his former club. Neymar could return in this one.
Real Madrid has no injury concerns ahead of this one apart from a Benzema, who could be risked.
PSG possible 11:
Donnarumma, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Kimpembe, Mendes, Verratti, Gueye, Wijnaldum, Messi, Mbappé and Neymar
🔴🔵 Nickname for this trio?#UCL pic.twitter.com/Aj3ddaAjY3
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) February 14, 2022
Real Madrid possible 11:
Courtois, Mendy, Alaba, Militao, Carvajal, Modric, Casemiro, Kroos, Junior, Benzema and Asensio
Prediction: PSG 1-2 Real Madrid
Both sides have been playing good football and we are in for a mega-clash.
Real Madrid will look to draw this blood given its an away visit, while PSG can take control at home.
We see the visitors nicking this one due to the experience in their squad. Neymar’s return is a positive but he could be stiff after a lengthy lay off.
The visitors look a more composed side here while defensively, PSG is vulnerable.
Players to watch out for: Messi, Mbappé, Junior and Kroos.
