Champions League: PSG confidence hinges on Kylian Mbappe fitness heading to in-form Real Madrid – Inside Europe

Paris Saint-Germain take their slender 1-0 lead to the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night as Real Madrid look to overturn the deficit and reach the Champions League quarter-finals. The blockbuster last-16 tie saw PSG strike the first blow thanks to a 94th-minute winner from Kylian Mbappe in the first leg on February 15. Ad/> Since that match however, PSG have lost twice in Ligue 1 with defeats at Nantes and Nice coming either side of a home victory over St-Etienne.

By contrast, Real Madrid are in form, winning their last three La Liga matches by an aggregate of 8-1 – a perfect response to the defeat in Paris. Champions LeagueMbappe a doubt for Real Madrid clash after training injury16 HOURS AGO It makes for an unpredictable second leg on Wednesday, with one European giant set to fall before the quarter-final stage. We’ve asked Eurosport’s offices in Spain and France for the lowdown on form and fitness, and where the second leg will be won and lost.

Mbappe a doubt for Real Madrid clash after training injury Rashford considering Manchester United future — reports Man Utd manager search intensifies amid Hasenhuttl interest – Paper Round Since the loss to PSG, Real have won three out of three, scoring eight goals and conceding one. Would you describe their preparation as the best possible? Eurosport Spain’s Andres Weiss: Real Madrid headed into the first leg with doubts, but now the tables have turned and Madrid are in the best possible form. The only possible problem is the physical tiredness of Carlo Ancelotti's team.