UEFA Champions League – PSG vs Real Madrid – Preview, Predicted Teams, Live Streaming Information, How to Watch Online

Two of Europe’s most expensively assembled sides meet at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday night in a blockbuster opening to the Champions League round of 16. 

PSG finished second behind Man City in Group A to secure their place in the knockout stages while Real Madrid took first place in Group D, despite a hiccup against group stage debutants Sheriff Tiraspol. 

Mauricio Pochettino’s side are currently coasting 13 points clear at the top of Ligue 1. Despite their perceived domestic dominance, the former Tottenham manager has often received criticism for below-par team performances and failing to get the best out of his star-studded squad. 

The Parisians required a 93rd minute strike from Kylian Mbappe to beat Rennes last time out, with the scorer of that goal the subject of intense transfer speculation linking him to their round of 16 opponents for quite some time. 

It is often argued that PSG will struggle to lift a European Cup due to their lack of real challenges throughout their domestic campaign. However, with the sheer quality at Pochettino’s disposal the French outfit will feel they have more than enough firepower to outgun whatever opponent comes their way. 

While PSG did not exactly set the world alight during the group stages, picking up 11 points from their six games, a number of the club’s new players were still in the bedding in period and getting better acquainted to one another’s playing styles. Regardless of the outlay on players, they must still be allowed time to click. 

PSG’s high-profile signing of Argentinian superstar and 2021 Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi was largely completed with a view to deliver that one major trophy that has eluded their trophy cabinet. 

While Messi has only notched two goals in