Real Madrid – PSG, Picks and Tips
The headline of the UEFA Champions League second leg is Real Madrid v PSG. The match will take place this week - Wednesday. The first leg ended in a narrow win for the Parisians at home - 1-0 (Mbappe, 90+4 min). Real Madrid are definitely aiming to qualify for the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, although the result of the first leg was not a positive one for the Spaniards. Carlo Ancelotti's tactics at the Parc des Princes proved less than effective. PSG took advantage of Real's defensive play at the end. Real Madrid will most likely look different at the Santiago Bernabeu, with the road to a 13th Champions League trophy the main objective for Ancelotti's side. PSG currently have a minimal advantage over Madrid. It is very possible that this return leg will see a different tactical approach from Pochettino's side. Although PSG's performance in the second leg was a crowd-pleaser, this time the French should be more pragmatic. The chances of Real repeating the mistakes of the tour are slim, especially since this time they will be playing host to PSG.
The last time Real and PSG met in the knockout stages of the Champions League - the end of the competition was a happy one for Madrid. More precisely - this clash took place in the 2017- 2018 season. Real managed to win both matches in the round of 16. The end of the competition resulted in the 12th Champions League trophy for Real. Real Madrid are a formidable team in front of their own fans. At the Santiago Bernabeu - the only defeat this season in all competitions came in September. Then Real surprisingly lost 1-2 to this season's Champions League surprise - Sheriff Tiraspol. Obviously, the ultimate goal of the Parisians is to win the Champions League. Massive investments in the club from the capital of France, but also the extremely loud names in their squad - creates a new season full of expectations. PSG came close two seasons ago, when Bayern Munich won the final, the first time the final was played without spectators. Most football fans were anticipating an uneventful season for PSG, especially after the acquisition of Lionel Messi. However, Paris didn't look great, and the detachment in the Ligue 1 standings also stems from a weaker competition this season in the French championship. However - PSG look like a team that can motivate themselves in decisive matches, with the Champions League being the preferred 'playground' for players like Mbappe, Neymar, Messi and Di Maria.
Our recommendation tip for Real Madrid – PSG: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE @ 1.80