Real Sociedad vs Paris Champions League round of 16 second leg preview: Where to watch, kick-off time, possible line-ups

Real Sociedad and Paris meet in their UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg on Tuesday 5 March.

Where to watch Real Sociedad vs Paris on TV

Fans can find their local UEFA Champions League broadcast partner(s) here.

What do you need to know?

Paris took control of the tie in the first leg in France as second-half goals from Kylian Mbappé and Bradley Barcola gave them a commanding 2-0 victory. Luis Enrique's charges will feel confident of getting the job done in Spain and reaching a first Champions League quarter-final since the 2020/21 season.

However, a well-drilled and resilient La Real side will hope the atmosphere generated by their home support can inspire them to make a dramatic comeback. As their coach Imanol Alguacil said after the first leg, "If we can play like we did in the first half at home, then we will have our opportunities. We will be able to stand up, compete and make it really difficult for Paris."

Predicted line-ups

Real Sociedad: Remiro; Galán, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Traoré; Merino, Zubimendi, Méndez; Oyarzabal, André Silva, Kubo
Misses next match if booked: Le Normand, Merino, Traoré, Zubeldia

Paris: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Hernández; Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Dembélé, Mbappé, Barcola
Misses next match if booked: Hakimi, Hernández, Škriniar, Ugarte

Form guide

Real Sociedad
Form (all competitions, most recent first): LLLWLL
Most recent result: Sevilla 3-2 Real Sociedad, 02/03, Spanish La Liga

Spanish La Liga table

Paris
Form (all competitions, most recent first): DDWWWW
Most recent result: Monaco 0-0 Paris, 01/03, French Ligue 1
French Ligue 1 table

Expert predictions

Alexandra Jonson, Real Sociedad reporter
Real Sociedad go into this game during their most difficult spell of the season, having managed just one win in their last nine games in all competitions. The 2-0 scoreline in this tie is a big disadvantage, but their first-half display in France proved they can compete with Paris. They have also reserved their best performances for the Champions League this term, with players and fans alike transported to another level. Imanol Alguacil's side will likely need an early goal to keep their dream alive, but anything can happen.

Alex Clementson, Paris reporter
After a much-improved second-half performance at Parc des Princes, Paris have the advantage. Luis Enrique's men stifled Real Sociedad and scored at crucial moments. This is an inexperienced Parisian outfit, however, and an early goal at the wrong end in San Sebastian would put the pressure on. The hosts need to show greater attacking endeavour, which could mean more space and opportunities on the counter for Kylian Mbappé and friends.

What the coaches say

Imanol Alguacil, Real Sociedad coach: "I will ask the team to show personality, just like in Paris. We made it clear over there that we are capable. For our part, we will do everything we can to achieve it. I want the best atmosphere, both on and off the pitch. It won't be easy, but we are full of hope. The important thing is to compete and to stay alive."

Luis Enrique, Paris coach: "Return matches are always difficult. The first leg was a good result but it will be complicated if we don't go out on the pitch with the right attitude and focus. I just hope that the team will rise to the occasion as we have done throughout the season. It's a match that must be won."

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