Paris SG – Real Madrid : Preview & Prediction
It’s the long-awaited clash of the knockout stages of the Champions League! For the launch of the final phase of the C1, we have the right to the first round of PSG – Real Madrid. A first leg which will take place at the Parc des Princes. Despite its XXL summer transfer window, the club from the tricolor capital is far from unanimous. He also had to settle for second place in the group stage, behind Manchester City. Mauricio Pochettino’s men therefore expected to fall on very heavy for these round of 16. Leader of Ligue 1, PSG can however count on a Kylian Mbappé in a state of grace. Author of 21 goals and 16 assists, all competitions, the tricolor striker will not give up in the Champions League. Especially since Lionel Messi seems to be gaining momentum in recent weeks. Excellent news for this first match against Real Madrid. The Parisian players will intend to put themselves in the best possible conditions after this first leg at the Parc des Princes.
And it’s not an impossible mission for the Ile-de-France team! Admittedly, Real Madrid easily dominated their Champions League group, finishing in particular ahead of Inter Milan, and remain well established at the top of La Liga. Carlo Ancelotti’s men, however, seem to have suffered a bit in recent weeks. They have won just one of their last four meetings in all competitions, including being knocked out of the King’s Cup by Athletic Bilbao (1-0). To make matters worse, we don’t yet know if Karim Benzema and Ferland Mendy will be available for this clash. The Madrid technician seems confident about the presence of the two holders, but they will certainly not be 100%, since they were not available in the last games. It is therefore a situation that could do the business of PSG. Heckled by its supporters last weekend, the club from the tricolor capital will intend to reassure them in this Champions League match.
The current form of the teams
PSG: V-V-D-V-V
Real Madrid: N-G-D-N-V
For this round of 16 first leg of the Champions League, the expectation is immense all over the world. Lionel Messi, who does not realize the expected season in the league with Paris, has however offered a good group stage of C1, and intends to defeat Real Madrid again, as he has done for so long in Spain with Barca. Paris, despite its elimination in the Coupe de France, is in good shape in terms of results, and has had a string of successes in the league, including a flashy 1-5 in Lille, well helped by the defense of the Dogues. Real Madrid haven’t been in exceptional form since 2022. Karim Benzema’s injury, back for this game, didn’t help. Madrid have just been knocked out in the Copa del Rey, and have only won one of their last 4 games played.
26/11/2019 – Real Madrid 2-2 PSG (Champions League)
09/18/2019 – PSG 3-0 Real Madrid (Champions League)
06/03/2018 – PSG 1-2 Real Madrid (Champions League)
02/14/2018 – Real Madrid 3-1 PSG (Champions League)
28/07/2016 – Real Madrid 1-3 PSG (International Champions Cup)
03/11/2015 – Real Madrid 1-0 PSG (Champions League)
21/10/2015 – PSG 0-0 Real Madrid (Champions League)
PSG is the leader of Ligue 1 and remains on 4 consecutive successes in the league.
PSG have won 5 of their last 6 home games, and remain undefeated at the Parc this season TTC.
Kylian Mbappé is in fine form, with 21 goals and 16 assists in all competitions.
Real Madrid top La Liga.
Real Madrid have won only one of their last four meetings.
Even if they are available, Karim Benzema and Ferland Mendy will not be 100% for this clash.
Paris SG – Real Madrid : Betting Tips
Paris SG – Win Odds: 2.25
