UEFA Champions League: PSG vs Real Sociedad Live
Preview: PSG vs Real Sociedad
PSG will continue their quest for a coveted Champions League title as Parc de Princes hosts PSG vs Real Sociedad for the first leg of their last-16 match on Wednesday. PSG secured a 3-1 victory over Lille in Ligue 1, while Real Sociedad faced a unexpected 1-0 loss to Osasuna in La Liga.
PSG’s 15-game unbeaten streak in all competitions was in danger when Lille scored a surprise goal in the sixth minute of their Ligue 1 match at the Parc des Princes. However, PSG quickly equalized through Goncalo Ramos just four minutes later, and an own goal from Alexsandro gave them the lead within the first 17 minutes. Randal Kolo Muani then secured the victory with a goal 10 minutes before the end of the match, helping PSG reach 50 points from 21 league games and extend their lead at the top of Ligue 1 to 11 points.
The team will now shift their focus back to the Champions League after two months, having advanced to the last 16 by finishing second in Group F. Despite not winning any of their last three group stage matches, a 1-1 draw with group winners Borussia Dortmund on matchday six was enough to secure a higher position than AC Milan in third place on goal difference.
Paris Saint-Germain, who last won a European trophy in 2001 (UEFA Intertoto Cup), have reached the last 16 of the Champions League for the 12th consecutive season. However, they will aim to avoid a third consecutive elimination at this stage after being knocked out by Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the previous two seasons.
Real Sociedad is currently struggling to secure a spot in the Champions League for the next season, as they have dropped to seventh place in the La Liga standings. They are 11 points behind the top four teams after only managing one win in their last eight matches. Despite facing recent defeats, they have advanced to the Champions League knockout rounds for the second time in their history.
Real Sociedad will face PSG in the upcoming match, hoping for a better outcome than their previous round of 16 performance against Lyon. They will need to improve their scoring record, as they have not scored in their last four matches. PSG, on the other hand, has not lost a home game since September last year.
Head-to-head
This is the first competitive encounter between the two teams.
Prediction
Real Sociedad, known for engaging in closely contested matches, are expected to have a good opportunity to break their four-game goalless streak when they face Paris Saint-Germain. Paris Saint-Germain, on the other hand, has been conceding goals in their last five matches. Despite this, with star player Mbappe back in form, PSG is considered the favorites to win and have the attacking strength to secure a significant lead in the first leg.
