UCL: Real Sociedad vs PSG: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :March 3, 2024 at 5:49 PM

Modified at :March 3, 2024 at 5:49 PM

After losing the first leg, Real Sociedad face an uphill battle

With the team languishing in the seventh position in the league, Real Sociedad have endured a mixed season so far. Having lost the first leg by 2-0, they are facing a difficult task to turn this tie around. In recent matches, the team has only won one in nine matches, and it is their worst form in a while. Despite a late effort from Mendez, the team lost 3-2 to Sevilla in their last match. To qualify for the quarterfinals, they will need to be at their best.

With the team currently at the top of Ligue 1, Luis Enrique has done a great job. With the manager not giving the full 90 minutes in the last three matches, speculation regarding Kylian Mbappe’s potential move to Real Madrid has left a void in the team. With a quarterfinal spot on the line, it will be interesting to see how manager uses Mbappe. Even without Mbappe, Paris are a balanced unit.

Kick-Off:

Wed, 6 March at 1:30AM IST

Location- Reale Arena, San Sebastián, Spain

Form:

Real Sociedad (in all competitions): L-D-L-W-L

PSG (in all competitions): D-D-W-W-W

Player to Watch

Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad)

The Spanish International has been one of the shining lights for the side over the years proving his worth to the team by putting in many memorable performances. This season he is leading the team in terms of goal after scoring 13 goals for the team in all competitions. With his ability to score goals and create chances for the team, he brings a calmness to the side. To continue their European campaign, he will hope to be an important part of this match.

Kylian Mbappe (PSG)

So far this season, Kylian Mbappe has scored 32 goals for the team while laying four assists as well. Due to his speed and goal-scoring prowess, he will be a key player for the team in this match. Having failed to start in the last three matches, he will certainly be a huge threat in this match to show the coach he can prove his point.

Match Facts

Real Sociedad haven’t won a match in the last three attempt
PSG are unbeaten in the last 20 matches
PSG defeated Real Sociedad by 2-0 in the reverse fixture

Injury and Teams News

This match will be played without six players, namely Munoz, Odriozola, Barrenetxea, Fernandez, Merquelanz, and Elustondo, as they are all injured.

PSG is also missing a number of players for this crucial match, including Skriniar, Kimpembe, Rico, Kurzawa, and Pereira who are currently sidelined with long-term injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches- 1

Real Sociedad- 0

PSG- 1

Draw- 0

Predicted Lineup for Real Sociedad vs PSG

Real Sociedad Predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Remiro; Traore, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Galan; Mendez, Zubimendi, Merino, Kubo, Silva, Oyarzabal

PSG Predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Hernandez; Vitinha, Ugarte, Zaire-Emery; Dembele, Ramos, Mbappe

Match Prediction for Real Sociedad vs PSG

As a quarterfinal place is at stake in this match, both teams will be going toe-to-toe in order to eke out a win. This will be a match decided by small margins since both teams have world class names in their side. With PSG having experience in knockout matches, there is no doubt they are the favourites to win this match.

Prediction: Real Sociedad 1-2 PSG

Telecast for Real Sociedad vs PSG

India- Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv

UK- TNT Sports

US- CBS, TUDN

Nigeria- Supersport

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