There is a very exciting second leg last 16 match in the UEFA Champions League today as Paris Saint-Germain face Real Madrid and we have all the information you need to know ahead of kick-off.

Both sides have advanced to the knockout stages of the prestigious competition as expected, and PSG have the advantage following a last minute winner from Kylian Mbappe in the first leg.

In their domestic leagues, the two huge sides are battling for the title, but no doubt the Champions League is the tournament both sides want to desperately win this season.

Hopefully this game is as good as the first leg, and this is a huge moment for both managers as their owners are desperate to see them lift the prestigious Champions League trophy.

Here is all you need to know about Real Madrid vs PSG:

Date

Real Madrid vs PSG will take place on Wednesday 9th March 2022 at the Santiago Bernabéu. The match will start at 8:00pm UK time.


How To Watch

Football fans in England will be over the moon to hear that Paris Saint-Germain vs Real Madrid will be televised live on BT Sports. Coverage will start from 7:30pm.

Karim Benzema of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring their team's third goal from the penalty spot during the LaLiga Santander match

Live Stream

If you are looking to live stream the big match, you can do so via the BT Sport app or Virgin streaming service.

You need to have an account or a monthly pass to access the live stream, so make sure you have everything you need prior to kick-off. The monthly pass costs £25.


Team News

PSG will be without Sergio Ramos, Ander Herrera and Layvin Kurzawa, whilst Leandro Paredes and Achraf Hakimi will be available for selection.

Real Madrid are without some big players as Casemiro and Ferland Mendy, whilst Toni Kross and Marcelo face late fitness tests.

Predicted Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Marcelo; Modric, Valverde, Kroos; Asensio, Benzema, Vinicius

Predicted Paris Saint-Germain XI: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Kimpembe, Mendes; Verratti, Gueye, Wijnaldum; Messi, Mbappe, Neymar


Head to Head

In the UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid and PSG have only met each other seven times. Real Madrid have won three, PSG have won two and there has been two draws. The Spanish side have scored eight goals, whilst the French side have also scored eight.

Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain shoots to score past Thibaut Courtois of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen First Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid at Parc des Princes on February 15, 2022 in Paris, France.

Odds

The betting markets have this as a tough match to call, and understandably so.

  • Real Madrid to win: 7/5
  • Draw: 11/4
  • PSG to win: 17/10

Prediction

Playing Real Madrid away will be tough for PSG; however, they are so experienced in this competition and completely dominated Los Blancos in the first round and if they tactically play the game in the same style, then they will easily be able to advance to the next round.

Prediction: Real Madrid 1-2 Paris Saint-Germain


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