Real Sociedad Looks to Overcome 2-0 Deficit Against PSG in Champions League Clash
Real Sociedad is gearing up to face Paris Saint-Germain at Reale Arena in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg, with PSG holding a 2-0 advantage from the first leg in Paris. Real Sociedad, having recently been knocked out of the Copa del Rey and witnessing their rivals Athletic Club reach the final, are facing elimination in just their second UCL knockout round appearance.
Real Sociedad is gearing up to face Paris Saint-Germain at Reale Arena in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg, with PSG holding a 2-0 advantage from the first leg in Paris. Real Sociedad, having recently been knocked out of the Copa del Rey and witnessing their rivals Athletic Club reach the final, are facing elimination in just their second UCL knockout round appearance.
PSG Holds Advantage Heading into Second Leg
In the first leg, PSG managed to secure a two-goal lead against a resilient Sociedad side, courtesy of Kylian Mbappe and Bradley Barcola. Real Sociedad, on the other hand, is currently on a poor run of form with three consecutive defeats and only one win in their last nine matches across all competitions. Additionally, they have gone seven games without a win at home since November.
PSG, despite their round of 16 difficulties in the past, are in a strong position to advance to the quarterfinals. The team is on a lengthy unbeaten run across all competitions and will be looking to capitalize on their lead from the first leg. However, the departure of Kylian Mbappe has stirred controversy following his substitution in the recent match against Monaco.
Key Storylines and Match Details
- Date: Tuesday, Mar. 5
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Reale Arena, San Sebastian, Spain
- Watch: Paramount+
- Odds: Sociedad +145; Draw +260; PSG +170
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Real Sociedad
- Injuries: Aritz Elustondo, Martin Merquelanz, Alvaro Odriozola, Aihen Munoz, Carlos Fernandez, Ander Barrenetxea
- Potential XI: Remiro; Traore, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Galan; Mendez, Zubimendi, Merino; Kubo, Silva, Oyarzabal
PSG
- Injuries: Milan Skriniar, Sergio Rico, Layvin Kurzawa, Danilo Pereira, Presnel Kimpembe, Marco Asensio
- Potential XI: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Hernandez, Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Ugarte, Vitinha; Dembele, Mbappe, Barcola
Expert Prediction
Real Sociedad will fight hard, but PSG's quality should see them through to the next round. Predicted Score: Sociedad 1, PSG 1.
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