Real Sociedad vs PSG - Champions League: TV channel, team news, lineups and prediction

  • PSG won the round of 16 first leg 2-0 at Parc des Princes
  • Ligue 1 champions should secure simple passage to the quarter-final
  • Real Sociedad's form leaves a lot to be desired

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Paris Saint-Germain have one foot in the Champions League quarter-final as they travel to Real Sociedad in the last-16 second leg on Tuesday.

The French side won the first tie 2-0 at Parc des Princes, goals from Kylian Mbappe and Bradley Barcola putting daylight between the sides ahead of the return fixture. However, PSG have failed to win their last two matches, including a goalless draw with Monaco on Friday, but they still boast a healthy lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table.

Real Sociedad have their work cut out for them midweek, especially given they head into the match on a run of three straight defeats. The La Liga side lost 3-2 to Sevilla on Saturday, also missing the chance to reach the Copa del Rey final last week after losing to Mallorca on penalties in the final four.

Here is 90min's preview of Real Sociedad vs PSG this week in the Champions League.


What time does Real Sociedad vs PSG kick-off?

  • Location: San Sebastian, Spain
  • Stadium: Reale Arena
  • Date: Tuesday 5 March
  • Kick-off Time: 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
  • Referee: Michael Oliver (ENG)
  • VAR: Stuart Attwell (ENG)

Real Sociedad vs PSG H2H record

  • Real Sociedad: 0 wins
  • PSG: 1 win
  • Draws: 0
  • Last meeting: PSG 2-0 Real Sociedad (14 February 2024) - Champions League

Current form (all competitions)

Real Sociedad

PSG

PSG 2-0 Real Sociedad - 14/02/24

PSG 3-1 Lille - 10/02/24

Mallorca 1-2 Real Sociedad - 18/02/24

PSG 2-0 Real Sociedad - 14/02/24

Real Sociedad 1-3 Villarreal - 23/02/24

Nantes 0-2 PSG - 17/02/24

Real Sociedad 1-1 (4-5p) Mallorca - 27/02/24

PSG 1-1 Rennes - 25/02/24

Real Sociedad 2-3 Sevilla - 02/03/24

Monaco 0-0 PSG - 01/03/24


How to watch Real Sociedad vs PSG on TV and live stream

Country

TV channel / live stream

United Kingdom

TNT Sports 2, discovery+, discovery+ App

United States

Paramount+, CBS, ViX

Canada

DAZN


Real Sociedad team news

Alvaro Odriozola
Alvaro Odriozola is one of many absentees / Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/GettyImages

Imanol Alguacil will be without several players for PSG's visit, including former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich full-back Alvaro Odriozola. He is joined by Martin Merquelanz, Aihen Munoz and Carlos Fernandez on the sidelines.

Real Sociedad are hoping to have Aritz Elustondo back in their defence to combat the likes of Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, while Ander Barrenetxea could return from a muscle injury.


Real Sociedad predicted lineup vs PSG

Real Sociedad predicted lineup (4-3-3): Remiro; Traore, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Galan; Mendez, Zubimendi, Merino; Kubo, Silva, Oyarzabal.


PSG team news

Marquinhos
Marquinhos should return to the side / Jean Catuffe/GettyImages

Luis Enrique has had some injury concerns across his backline in recent weeks, especially in the heart of defence. Centre-back options Milan Skriniar, Presnel Kimpembe and Danilo Pereira are all unavailable on Tuesday, while backup left-back Layvin Kurzawa and goalkeeper Sergio Rico are also sidelined.

However, the PSG coach should be able to welcome Marquinhos back to his starting lineup for the trip to Spain, although Marco Asensio is a doubt after being withdrawn before half-time against Monaco last time out.


PSG Predicted lineup vs Real Sociedad

PSG predicted lineup (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Hernandez; Ruiz, Ugarte, Vitinha; Dembele, Kolo Muani, Mbappe.


Real Sociedad vs PSG score prediction

Given PSG's cushion heading to the Reale Arena, the Ligue 1 champions should make relatively easy work of qualifying for the last eight, despite their troubled history in the knockout stages over the years.

The firepower they possess should help them earn at least a draw, although they will have to be wary of a Real Sociedad side that has plenty of quality in the engine room and up top, especially in the likes of Martin Zubimendi and Takefusa Kubo.

Prediction: Real Sociedad 1-1 PSG (1-3 on aggregate)


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