Paris Saint Germain will be out for the hunt as the side face Real Sociedad in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. The Parisians have been in sublime form under Luis Enrique and will be eager to put on a showcase in front of the home fans. Kylian Mbappe has been firing on all cylinders heading into the game and will be ambitious to add more to his tally heading into the fixture. With everything going their way, this has to be PSG’s moment, right?
Well, it’s not as straightforward as it sounds. Real Sociedad will be keen to play spoilsport with Imanol Alguacil‘s men capable of producing a massive upset. Despite the side’s poor run as of late, the txuri-urdin has a talented squad that can give Luis Enrique’s men a run for their money. It will be absorbing to see if the side can land a massive dent in PSG’s campaign as they meet each other this Wednesday at the Parc des Princes.
PSG vs Real Sociedad: Prediction
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Luis Enrique’s side will step into the game with lofty expectations on their shoulders. PSG is the favorite to bag the win and should make simple work of their opponents without any hiccups. However, it is problematic to count out Sociedad before the opening whistle. The team has the quality to play spoilers and will look to silence the home fans. Keeping all factors into consideration, Kylian Mbappe and his side should emerge the winners at their home ground.
Prediction: PSG 3 – 1 Real Sociedad
PSG vs Real Sociedad: Odds
PSG to win: 1.65
Real Sociedad to win: 5.80
Game to end on a draw: 3.85
Kylian Mbappe to score: 1.80
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The Parisians with be without the services of Presnel Kimpembe, Milan Škriniar, Sergio Rico, Nuno Mendes, and Layvin Kurzawa who will miss the clash because of injuries. However, the team will be boosted by the return of Kylian Mbappe, who will return to action after recovering from his heel injury.
Real Sociedad, on the other hand, will step into the game with a huge handicap. The team’s top scorer, Mikel Oyarzabal, is out with a muscular injury and is unlikely to feature this Wednesday. Apart from the winger, Sociedad boss, Imanol Alguacil will take to the field in the absence of Sheraldo Becker, Kieran Tierney, Álvaro Odriozola, Carlos Fernandez, and Aihen Munoz, with the five players sidelined with extended injuries.
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PSG vs Real Sociedad: Predicted Lineups
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PSG predicted line-up: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Danilo, Marquinhos, Hernandez; Urgate, Zaire-Emery; Dembele, Asensio, Kolo Muani; Mbappe.
Real Sociedad predicted line-up: Remiro; Traore, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Galan; Merino, Zubimendi, Mendez; Kubo, Sadiq, Barrenetxea.
PSG vs Real Sociedad: When and Where to Watch Kylian Mbappe in action?
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The clash between PSG and Real Sociedad will come at you live from the Parc des Princes on the 14th of February. Fans across the United States can catch Kylian Mbappe in action on Paramount+, ViX, and CBS Sports Network from 15:00 ET. Meanwhile, fans in the United Kingdom will have to tune in to Discovery+ App, Discovery, and TNT Sports 2 for the live coverage of the game from 20:00 GMT.
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