The two unbeaten sides in Champions League Group A meet again on Tuesday, this time at the Santiago Bernabeu. The reverse fixture at the end of October ended goalless, somewhat disappointing considering the exceptional quality of the two squads. Before that draw PSG had two wins out of four matches against Real Madrid, while the Spanish side had just one win against the French champions.
New head coach Rafael Benitez had a solid start at Real Madrid, his side is still unbeaten this season. Last weekend they defeated Las Palmas 3-1 in the Primera Liga to remain top of the table on 24 points. They have won seven of the ten league matches so far and also won both Champions League clashes before the match in Paris, against Shakhtar Donetsk and Malmo. The last two Champions League campaigns have seen Real Madrid win all their three home group matches. They also hold an impressive record of 19 wins out of the previous 22 European games at home. Keylor Navas and Sergio Ramos should make their returns, but Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Dani Carvajal are expected to miss out.
PSG are totally dominating their domestic league so far, they have amassed 32 points after 12 games and lead the table with a comfortable 11-point cushion over second-placed Lyon. PSG also won their first two Champions League group matches, so they are tied with Real Madrid on 7 points. However, their tradition in Spain is not too strong, they have lost on five of their previous eleven visits. The last time they won a match in Spain was in 2013 when they defeated Valencia 2-1 in the first knockout round. Marquinhos might miss out due to a thigh issue while David Luiz is also in doubt. Javier Pastore is also unavailable through injury.
Probable line-ups:
Real Madrid: Navas - Danilo, Varane, Ramos, Marcelo - Kroos, Modric, Casemiro - Isco, Ronaldo, Jese
PSG : Trapp - Van der Wiel, Aurier, Silva, Maxwell - Verratti, Motta, Matuidi - Di Maria, Ibrahimovic, Cavani
My prediction: 2-2 draw.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Real Madrid win - 1.75 Draw - 4.00 PSG win - 5.00
Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
In this match,it was expected to see Real Madrid;s win.They were better team even in Paris,when Paris Saint Germaine was home team. I like the way that los Merengues play under Rafael Benitez.They have strong defence and they are not rushing into attacl.
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sharpe
8 years ago
It was disappointing between those two teams that in the two games they played there was only one goal scored. We all know how good forwards both teams have, that's why the expectations were huge in terms of attacking style but obviously the tactics on both teams was on first place before the nice play and attacking style.
It was disappointing between those two teams that in the two games they played there was only one goal scored. We all know how good forwards both teams have, that's why the expectations were huge in terms of attacking style but obviously the tactics on both teams was on first place before the nice play and attacking style.
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Shumar4life
8 years ago
I had strange feeling that this two teams in first match hadn't enough desire to score a goal, and that match turned into match without goals. Tonight I believe that slight advantage is for Real, but they may arrange some new "good result for both side", which wouldn't surprise me at all
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GREGJO
8 years ago
This match will be the clash of titans. Both sides will miss some of their important players but in my opinion PSG are on better position at now becuase David Luiz is fully fit so their defence will be better. I think PSG have a really good chance to get at least one point and if they want to win the Champions League they...
This match will be the clash of titans. Both sides will miss some of their important players but in my opinion PSG are on better position at now becuase David Luiz is fully fit so their defence will be better. I think PSG have a really good chance to get at least one point and if they want to win the Champions League they have to show their class. I prefer PSG's win to Real Madrid's but the draw is a very likely result as well. My pick is PSG or draw.
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nik92 8 years ago
I hope that this time we will see goals between the two teams, last match was a tactical, Real did not want to lose, now playing at home and it is certain that they will attack from the start. Game for the first position in the group, my prediction is that the Real win 3-0
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