Our prediction for this Champions League match:
Real Sociedad
Match Time & Date:
05/03/2024
21:00
Prediction: 2-1
PSG
Expect an electrifying atmosphere at Reale Arena as Real Sociedad and Paris Saint-Germain go head to head in the Champions League last 16 return-leg. The Basques are on a quest to overcome a two-goal deficit in the tie with the big-spending Ligue 1 outfit and they are likely to leave their hearts on the field. Key midfielder Brais Mendez is widely expected to return to the starting XI after coming as a substitute in a 3-2 defeat to Sevilla, while all Odriozola, Munoz, Merquelanz, and Fernandez remain in the recovery room. Left-back Kieran Tierney should start as well after missing the first leg with injury.
Les Parisiens, on the other hand, are likely to adopt a cautious approach in the second leg, but seeing that Real Sociedad are a real force to be reckoned with at home, home win should be considered. The likes of Skriniar, Marquinhos, Kurzawa, and Kimpembe are out of contention for the visiting side, while Danilo Pereira is a major doubt.
Highlighted Player (Kylian Mbappé):
Kylian Mbappe is a French footballer who plays for Paris Saint-Germain as a forward. The French rising star began his youth career at AS Bondy and in 2013 he moved to AS Monaco. After making 12 appearances for Monaco B, Kylian Mbappe made his debut for the senior team in 2015. Mbappe quickly established himself as a regular goalscorer, with the teenager finding the net 15 times in 29 appearances in the Ligue 1 in the 2016/2017 season.
In 2017 he moved to fellow French club PSG on loan, with the option of making the deal permanent. Kylian Mbappe scored 13 goals in 27 appearances for les Parisiens in the 2017/2018 and it has to be noted that Unai Emery’s troops eventually won the national championship.
Speaking of his international career, Mbappe played an important role for France at the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals, with the pacey rising star scoring a brace in a thrilling 4-3 win over Argentina in the last 16 of the showpiece tournament. The PSG attacker was born in Paris on December 20, 1998.
Highlighted Team (Real Sociedad):
Real Sociedad is as Bask football club from San Sebastian. The club is playing in the La Liga since 2010 after the club got relegated to the Segunda Division. Currently the club hosts its home games in the Anoeta Stadium which holds a capacity of 32 2000 seats.
Real Sociedad was founded on 17th of September 1909 as Sociedad de Futbol and was originally founded by English immigrants. Real Sociedad was one of the founders of the highest Spanish football division.
Starting from 1939 Sociedad de Futbol changed its name to Real Socidedad. Real Sociedad had the most success in the eighties where the club managed to win the title twice.Famous players that played for Real Sociedad are: Arteta, Beguiristain, Xabi Alonso and Griezmann.
