Real Sociedad v PSG, second leg, last 16, Champions League, 05/03/2024, starting lineups. BeSoccer
Join us for LIVE coverage of the second leg of the Champions League last 16 tie between Real Sociedad and Paris Saint-Germain at the Reale Arena in San Sebastian, Spain. The La Liga side will have to come from behind if they are to qualify for the next round of Europe's top competition.
FT (1-2): Kylian Mbappe scored a brace in the Champions League round of 16 second leg against Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena to give Paris Saint-Germain a ticket to the next round of Europe's top competition. Thank you for joining us and see you soon!
Zubeldia receives a yellow card after stepping on Dembele.
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Despite the home team's efforts, they can't risk too much either because they are not willing to make mistakes.
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Real Sociedad have come out to play the second half to the death. They are trying to counterattack with all their might.
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PSG sub: Barcola is replaced by Kang-in Lee.
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The second half staaaaaarts! Just one change at the moment.
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45+4: HT (0-1): PSG are edging ever closer to the Champions League quarter-finals after a superb opener scored by Mbappe in the 15th minute. We'll see what happens in the second period!
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45+3: Dembele is shown yellow after pushing Traore.
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45+2: Zubeldia is trying to keep Mbappe at bay but he is finding it hard because the French star is unstoppable.
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Four minutes added!
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Kubo receives a yellow card after a tackle on Dembele.
Real Sociedad possible lineup: Remiro (GK); Traore, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Galan; Mendez, Zubimendi, Merino; Kubo, Silva, Oyarzabal.
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"We know it will be tough, that PSG are one of the contenders to go to the final, but don't have any doubts that the players and I are all going to go for it," Imanol said at a press conference ahead of Tuesday's game in San Sebastian.
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Meanwhile, Real Sociedad coach Imanol Alguacil admitted Monday he is dreaming of "a magical night" in which his side overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit and knock Paris Saint-Germain out of the Champions League when they meet in the return of their last-16 tie.
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They have a comfortable lead against opponents who lie seventh in La Liga and have won only once in nine games.
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No other PSG player has reached double figures and Mbappe will surely start in San Sebastian as the French champions look to finish the job.
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Mbappe has scored 32 goals in 33 games for his club this season, including four in the Champions League.
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However, Luis Enrique's decision to handle Mbappe in this way ahead of such an important European date has been questioned.
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PSG can afford to experiment in Ligue 1 given they lead the table by nine points from Brest with 10 games left.
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A week later he started as captain at home against Rennes, but was substituted on 65 minutes. His replacement Goncalo Ramos went on to score the equaliser in a 1-1 draw.
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Luis Enrique might have been expected to make the most of being able to call on Mbappe until then, but instead he has made a point of reducing his top scorer's playing time.
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Mbappe scored the opening goal in that game but the following day the superstar striker informed PSG of his intention to leave when his contract expires at the end of the campaign.
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PSG have suffered numerous humiliating defeats at this stage of the Champions League in recent years but they are ideally placed to advance to the quarter-finals this time after winning 2-0 at home to the Basque side in last month's first leg.
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The La Liga side will have to come from behind if they are to qualify for the next round of Europe's top competition.
Pre-match
05 March 2024, 21:00
Referee: Michael Oliver
| VAR: Stuart Attwell
Stadium: Reale Arena
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Hello everyone and welcome to live coverage of the second leg of the Champions League last 16 tie between Real Sociedad and Paris Saint-Germain at the Reale Arena in San Sebastian, Spain!