Real Sociedad vs PSG Preview | 2023-24 UEFA Champions League

PREDICTED LINE-UPS

Real Sociedad

PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Remiro; Traore, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Galan; Mendez, Zubimendi, Merino; Becker, Silva, Oyarzabal

PSG

PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Danilo, Hernandez; Zaiire-Emery, Vitinha, Ruiz; Dembele, Mbappe, Barcola

PREDICTION

Real Sociedad's defensive prowess in this season's Champions League has earned them admiration across Europe. However, to progress further, they must break out of their defensive shell and take risks, potentially overextending themselves to overturn this tie. This strategy could play into PSG's hands, given their lethal counter-attacking abilities, spearheaded by Mbappe who thrives in such situations. PSG's quality shone through in the first leg and is expected to do so again, particularly with the possibility of more space available behind Sociedad's defence for their attacking players to exploit. Therefore, betting on an away win seems sensible.