Real Madrid eye win against PSG in crucial Champions League tie
Kick-off : 8:45 PM (Local)
Venue : Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid
Real Madrid finished second in their group and as a result face PSG who won their group. It should be an intriguing two legged round of 16 tie between the two.
Los Blancos have been winners of the Champions League in the last two successive seasons and will be eyeing a hat-trick of the trophies.
Real Madrid are not having a good season in La Liga and trail rivals and table toppers Barcelona by 17 points. But they will hope this form doesn’t deter their Champions League ambitions.
On the other hand, PSG not only did well by finishing ahead of Bayern Munich in the UCL group stages but are also doing well in Ligue 1. They will be pretty determined ahead of the Real Madrid game.
So far Real Madrid and PSG have played each other on four occasions across all competitions. Out of that Los Blancos are yet to loose a game, having won three and drawn once.
Team news and possible line-ups
Neymar is a doubt for PSG ahead of the Real Madrid game. While Thiago Motta will not be available as due to injury.
As for Real Madrid, Dani Carvajal will not be available as due to suspension. While Jesus Vallejo and Dani Ceballos remain sidelined.
PSG XI : Areola, Yuri, Silva, Marquinhos, Alves, Verratti, Rabiot, Di Maria, Neymar, Mbappe, Cavani.
Real Madrid XI : Navas, Varane, Nacho, Ramos, Marcelo, Kroos, Modric, Casemiro, Bale, Ronaldo, Benzema.
Prediction
Real Madrid have the home advantage and they should make it count. I expect them to win this game.
