In the first leg of the UEFA Europa League round of 16, Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) host Real Madrid. Both brands aim to be the best in Europe, so this is a solid encounter.
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As the 13-time UEFA Champions League winner and 3-time Cup winner, coach Ancelotti knows how to win the knockout rounds by defending first, and PSG's poor organization will need to break through.
Real Madrid soccer team
The defense is not easy, so I'll take the half and the solid lineup. (Now643 Wednesday morning at 4:00 a.m.)
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Defending instead of attacking for a bid
Real Madrid soccer team
This year's group stage, they won 5 out of 6 matches and finished first in the group stage, the biggest reason is the amazing defense which only conceded 3 goals. Under the coaching of defense expert Ancalotti, the team's defense stability has been improved obviously, especially the French striker Binschmar who has been recovering from an injury for nearly a month.
Real Madrid soccer team
The goal-scoring ability will be greatly reduced, and the visitors are bound to play defensively in this match.
Real Madrid soccer team
In the past 6 UEFA Europa League Round of 16 first rounds, all of them opened half-time draw, this battle is a good time to do the cooking bowl.
PSG's firepower is greater than its name suggests
PSG has the top offense players such as Mays, Killian McBarbee, etc. However, under the coaching of Pucettenu, the team failed to play efficient offense this season, often rely on the strong talent of individual players to enter the wave, the last league game at home to Rennes has been a rat to pull the tortoise, to the 93rd minute, first to the shutout to win 1-0, the beginning of the month of the French Cup at home by the Nice stifled 0-0, and ultimately shot each other 12 yards to exit the game, so it can be seen that the PSG's This shows that PSG's offense is more famous than real.
PSG's defense is not strong either, they lost 7 goals in the last 4 games in UEFA Europa League, and they will face a strong opponent in the knockout stage.
Real Madrid soccer team
They won't dare to attack rashly, they will try to stabilize their position in the early stage, and then exert pressure after entering the game. It is expected that the first half will be a stalemate, so it is most correct to bet on the half-time draw.
