PSG vs Real Madrid: UCL Match Preview, Lineups, And Dream11 Team Prediction

PSG vs Real Madrid in the upcoming Round of 16 match as The Parisians host the Los Blancos at Parc des Princes on 16th February. Read the full match preview, lineups, and Dream11 team prediction. 

Match Preview:

The Parisians came second in Group A after going head-to-head with their group rivals Manchester City and came short by just 1 point. However, on the other hand, Real Madrid glided through Group D with 15 points to their name. And now these two teams meet for the first leg of the round of 16.

PSG vs Real Madrid: Round of 16 - UCL Match Details

Date- 16/02/2021
Time- 1:30 AM
Venue- Parc des Princes
Where to watch in India- Sony Network and Jio TV
Referee- Daniele Orsato (Italy)
Assistant Referees- Ciro Carbone (Italy) Alessandro Giallatini (Italy)

Team News: PSG vs Real Madrid

Paris Saint-Germain:

PSG is entering into this fixture with full confidence in their squad. The inclusion of Lionel Messi has helped out the team to some extent in Europe. However, looking back at their performances in the group stages it didn't look that bright and effective. They managed to win just 3 matches with 2 draws and 1 defeat. The Parisians finished as the group runners-up with 11 points. 

Mauricio Pochettino's side is coming into the fixture after a nail-biting 1-0 victory over Rennes in Ligue 1. This victory pushes them 16 points clear at the top of the table. So they can now put a lot of focus on their Champions League challenge against Real Madrid.

Suspensions:

No one is suspended for the upcoming fixture.

Injuries/doubtful: 

Sergio Ramos is again back to the infirmary with his calf issues and is a major doubt. Ander Herrera is also likely to miss out on his thigh issues.

Comebacks:

Idrissa Gueye will be available after winning the AFCON 2021 with Senegal. On the other hand, Neymar is also expected to make an appearance today after recovering from his horrible ankle injury.

PSG recent form in all competitions:

0-1 win over Stade Rennais
1-5 win over Lille OSC
6-5 defeat against OGC Nice (On Penalties)
4-0 win over Stade de Remis
2-0 win over Stade Brestois 29

Real Madrid: 

The 13-time winners are back again into the mix after emerging as Group D leaders. Last season the Los Blancos managed to enter the semis last season but succumbed at the hands of Chelsea. However, this season Real Madrid is in full confidence to march forward into the competition and are hopeful to get the win in this first leg clash against PSG. 

Carlo Ancelotti's side is coming into the fixture after a 0-0 draw against Villarreal. Currently, Real Madrid is facing tough competition in La Liga with Sevilla sitting on their neck with just a 4 point difference. So they need to be very wary of the situations around them so that they make no mistake.

Suspensions:

No one is suspended for the upcoming fixture.

Injuries/Doubtful:

Karim Benzema is still having concerns regarding his fitness issues. 

Comebacks:

Ferland Mendy has been declared fit following a hamstring problem and is most likely to feature in the upcoming fixture.

Real Madrid recent form in all competitions-

0-0 draw against Villarreal
1-0 win against Granada
1-0 defeat against Athletic Bilbao (Copa Del Rey)
2-2 draw against Elche CF
2-1 win over Elche CF (Copa Del Rey)

PSG vs Real Madrid: Head-to-Head

Matches: 6
Paris Saint-Germain: 1
Real Madrid: 3
Draw: 2

Possible Line-ups:

Paris Saint-Germain: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Kimpembe, Mendes; Verratti, Gueye, Wijnaldum; Messi, Mbappe, Di Maria

Real Madrid: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Mendy; Modric, Casemiro, Kroos; Asensio, Benzema, Vinicius

PSG vs Real Madrid: Dream11 Prediction: