The UEFA Champions League is back in our lives this week as we get ready for the second leg of the round of 16 ties. While there are certainly favourites amongst the pack, every single team left in the running will believe they’re in with a chance of lifting that famous trophy. Today, we’ll be taking a look at what should be a fascinating encounter between Real Sociedad and Paris Saint-Germain.
Real Sociedad Form GuideNot so long ago, Real Sociedad were not considered to be a threat in La Liga or Europe - but in the present day, all of that has changed. They’ve already secured their passage into the knockouts of this year’s competition and if they can get the job done in this game, they will be positioning themselves brilliantly for what could prove to be a really special run.
While Sociedad didn’t have any shots on target in the first leg, they did a good job of holding PSG and limiting their opportunities in front of goal. That was, of course, until the second half, when the French side stepped it up a notch and eventually sealed a 2-0 win.
PSG Form GuideEveryone knows that Paris Saint-Germain are the alphas of the beautiful game in France but in recent months, it’s seemed as if the wheels are starting to fall off ever so slightly. Between the Kylian Mbappe drama and Lionel Messi & Neymar leaving, you have to wonder what kind of effort they’re going to put forward both in the league and in the Champions League this season.
While Sociedad didn’t have any shots on target in the first leg, they did a good job of holding PSG and limiting their opportunities in front of goal. That was, of course, until the second half, when the French side stepped it up a notch and eventually sealed a 2-0 win.
Match PredictionPSG are the clear favourites to go through here and we do think they’ll manage it, but Sociedad are a far better side than a lot of people give them credit for. In terms of an official prediction, we’re going to go for under 2.5 goals scored, although we hope that isn’t the case.
