It's the clash of the titans in the Champions League, as 13-time winners Real Madrid face a star-studded Paris Saint-Germain in the Round of 16.
The Parisian side only managed to win three of its six group games, leaving them in second position behind Manchester City, while Real Madrid topped their group, five points clear of Italian champions Inter Milan.
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Both sides are leading their domestic leagues, but come into the game off the back of underwhelming results on the weekend. PSG needed a late winner from Kylian Mbappe to see off Rennes, while Real Madrid could only manage a draw away to Villarreal. While Real Madrid have the greater European pedigree, they come into the game with just one win in their last four matches.
Much of the focus will be on PSG's attack. Lionel Messi has faced Los Blancos 45 times before, but this will be the first time he plays them since leaving Barcelona. Meanwhile, it seems reportedly inevitable that Mbappe will be joining his team's opponents in the summer, meaning all eyes will be on him. That being said, Vinicius Junior is in great form for the Spanish giants, and is sure to be a thorn in the side of the home team.
How to watch PSG vs. Real Madrid
The Tuesday Feb. 15 match between PSG and Real Madrid from the Parc des Princes will be broadcast live in the USA, Canada and the United Kingdom by the following broadcasters and platforms:
| Country | Time (Local) | TV channels | Stream |
| Canada | 3 p.m. ET | — | DAZN |
| UK | 8 p.m. GMT | BT Sport 3 | BTSport.com, BT Sport app |
| USA | 3 p.m. ET | CBS, Univision, TUDN | fuboTV, Paramount+ |
PSG vs. Real Madrid lineups
PSG have a few injury doubts heading into the clash. The ongoing injury struggles for former Real Madrid icon Sergio Ramos mean he's ruled out, while Ander Herrera is on the bench. Neymar has been injured since November, but he is part of the squad and available off the bench.
Gianluigi Donnarumma gets the nod over ex-Madrid 'keeper Keylor Navas, while another ex-Real player, Achraf Hakimi will get the chance to show his former employers they were wrong to let him go.
PSG starting lineup (4-3-3): 50-Donnarumma (GK) — 2-Hakimi, 5-Marquinhos, 3-Kimpembe, 25-Mendes — 15-Danilo, 8-Paredes, 6-Verratti — 11-Di Maria, 7-Mbappe, 30-Messi.
PSG subs (12): 1-Navas (GK), 22-Diallo, 17-Dagba, 20-Kurzawa, 24-Kehrer, 21-Herrera, 23-Draxler, 34-Simons, 18-Wijnaldum, 27-Gueye, 10-Neymar, 9-Icardi
The Spanish side heads into the game with fewer injury concerns. There were questions marks around Karim Benzema and left back Ferland Mendy, but both are starting. Carlo Ancelotti's trusted midfield three pick themselves for a big European night. Benzema is flanked by Vinicius Junior on the left, and Marco Asensio on the right.
Real Madrid starting lineup (4-3-3): 1-Courtois (GK) — 2-Carvajal, 3-Militao, 4-Alaba, 23-Mendy — 8-Kroos, 14-Casemiro, 10-Modric — 11-Asensio, 9-Benzema, 20-Vinicius Junior.
Real Madrid subs (12): 13-Lunin (GK), 6-Nacho, 12-Marcelo, 17-L. Vazquez, 15-Valverde, 22-Isco, 25-Camavinga, 19-D. Ceballos, 7-Hazard, 21-Rodrygo, 16-Jovic, 18-Bale
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PSG vs. Real Madrid betting odds, pick & prediction
| Country | Sportsbook | Moneyline (PSG/Draw/RMA) |
Both to Score (Y/N) |
Over/Under 2.5 Total Goals |
Spread (Handicap) |
| Canada | Sports Interaction | -114 / +298 / +249 | -189 / +120 | -157 / +122 | PSG -0.5 (-103) RMA +0.5 (-124) |
| UK | Betfair | 2.0 / 3.7 / 3.5 | 1.6 / 2.38 | 1.62 / 2.2 | PSG -1 (3.6) RMA +1 (1.73) |
| USA | DraftKings | +100 / +270 / +260 | -185 / +140 | -150 / +120 | PSG -0.5 (+105) RMA +0.5 (-115) |
PSG could have the edge here.
While it's impossible to count Real Madrid out in the Champions League, this isn't the Real Madrid of old. With Karim Benzema only just returning to training, they may struggle to fire on all cylinders. That being said, their midfield trio has invaluable experience at this level, and knows how to manage a game as well as any other team out there.
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PSG have turned the Parc des Princes into a fortress, winning with regularity and having not conceded at home since the beginning of December. While the number of injury uncertainties makes a prediction harder, the potential return of Neymar only adds to their potency, even if he's only available for a cameo.
However, with the way Vinicius Junior has been performing this season, Madrid have a strong chance of at least picking up an away goal.
Pick: PSG to Win and Both Teams to Score
