Real Madrid will clash heads with Paris Saint-Germain at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night, hoping to turn the table in the second leg of the round of sixteen of the UEFA Champions League competition. Los Blancos will be heading into the game on the back of an emphatic 4-1 win versus Real Sociedad, whereas the Parisians recorded a 1-0 loss to OGC Nice.
Team News
Toni Kroos (thigh) and Federico Valverde (illness) remain doubtful for the upcoming fixture; however, the latter should be available for selection.
Casemiro and Ferland Mendy remain suspended, having picked up a booking in the first leg of the tie last month.
Carlo Ancelotti will probably opt for his usual 4-3-3 formation; however, the Italian tactician is expected to make a couple of changes as Marco Asensio and Valverde look likely to make their way back into the starting eleven.
4-3-3 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Vs PSG
Defence
Thibaut Courtois will continue to operate in between the sticks for the hosts. The Belgian international has kept three clean sheets in his last five appearances across all competitions and will be looking to add to his tally on Wednesday.
Eder Militao will form his customary centre-half partnership with Nacho Fernandez at the heart of Real Madrid’s backline.
David Alaba should start at the left-back spot, whereas Dani Carvajal will fill in on the other flank as the right-back. The full-backs will be expected to stay compact and keep their shape defensively.
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Midfield
Eduardo Camavinga will feature alongside Luka Modric in the holding midfield position, with the former being assigned with more of a defensive role to shield his side’s back four, whereas Federico Valverde will start in the central midfield position to complete the midfield trio.
Isco might have to settle for a place on the bench; however, he could be brought on in the second half of the game if needed.
Attack
Vinicius Junior and Marco Asensio will take up the wide positions, playing on the left and right-wing respectively.
Karim Benzema will lead the line for his side against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. The 34-year-old old striker is in a blistering goal-scoring form at the moment, and he’ll be hoping to add to the tally when he faces off against the defence that has conceded five goals in their last four matches across all competitions.
