Merino, above!
The Real pushes back a bit and often finds themselves around the Parisian area. His volley shot goes well over Donnarumma’s goal!
OYARZABAL MISSES THE GOAL!
What a comeback from Barrenetxea who is found deep before crossing perfectly for his captain! Oyarzabal dives but is too short to reach the ball!
THE REAL’S GOAL… FINALLY DISALLOWED
A goal disallowed by VAR for Barrenetxea who was found with a header at the second post! There were offside positions.
Changes on both sides
Mukiele replaces Nuno Mendes, Hernandez moves to left back.
MBAPPE DEFINITIVELY SHUTS DOWN REAL SOCIEDAD!
2-0 for PSG who is heading towards qualification! Fast play on the Parisian side with one-touch play and Lee launches Mbappé just on the offside line! He feints to open his foot before closing it to find the first post of Remiro!
Zubeldia receives a yellow card
Another yellow card in this match and it’s for Zubeldia after a rough challenge.
Donnarumma reassures
Corner for Real Sociedad who is pushing to spice up this match. It’s taken by Kubo but Donnarumma punches the ball away.
Fabian Ruiz injured in the heel
Without meaning to, Zubimendi steps on Fabian Ruiz’s heel who stays on the ground. He will return to play.
Changes at halftime for PSG
Bradley Barcola is substituted for Kang-In Lee.
IT’S BACK TO ANOETA!
We’re back for the last 45 minutes of this round of 16 between Real Sociedad and PSG! The Parisians are well on their way to the next round (1-0 and 3-0 in aggregate).
PARIS LEADS AT HALF-TIME, MBAPPE SCORES!
It’s half-time at Anoeta where PSG leads 1-0 against Real Sociedad thanks to a goal by the inevitable Kylian Mbappé! Paris has dominated this match overall, has been very efficient and now has a 3-goal advantage over the two ties. Zaire-Emery is having a great match in midfield and has rediscovered his offensive prowess.
Dembele receives a yellow card
Now it’s Ousmane Dembele’s turn to receive a yellow card after an avoidable foul.
4 additional minutes, Kubo tries from far out!
There will be 4 additional minutes in this first half. Kubo tries a sudden curled shot that flirts with Donnarumma’s crossbar!
Mbappé tries to make the difference
Corner won by Mbappé who is close to losing his captain’s armband after a shirt tug. It’s taken by Dembele but Remiro punches the ball away.
Kubo also receives a yellow card
We change sides but the effect is the same after a very late tackle by Kubo on Mendes. Yellow card!
Hakimi receives a yellow card and will be suspended for a potential quarterfinal
Hakimi receives a yellow card after a late tackle on Javi Galan. He will be absent in a potential quarterfinal!
Real plays higher
You can feel that the Basques are looking to put pressure before the end of the first half and trying to equalize to get back in the game. But to no avail.
Donnarumma has a quiet evening
Free kick for Real Sociedad trying to put pressure on Donnarumma’s goal. He hasn’t been troubled tonight.
Real Sociedad lacking ideas
On counter-attacks, Real Sociedad fails to trouble the Parisian defense and often attempts impossible passes.
REMIRO DENIES MBAPPE!
Strong pressure from PSG on Oyarzabal who loses the ball… Barcola beats Le Normand and crosses firmly to Mbappé who strikes powerfully in one touch. Remiro repels with his foot!
Nuno Mendes receives a yellow card
Poor pass by Dembele intercepted by Kubo before Nuno Mendes brings him down. Yellow card for the Portuguese defender!
Kubo lacking in touches
Unlike the first leg, Take Kubo is touching the ball much less and unable to work his matchups.
Le Normand misses his pass
Not really under pressure, Robin Le Normand who is already marked physically, misses a 20-meter pass to his left back.
Basques are calmed
Players and Basque supporters are a bit shaken up by this Parisian opening goal.
Even the net doesn’t resist Mbappé
On Mbappé’s goal, he hits the ball so hard that he slightly unhooks the net. It takes some time to put it back in place.
MBAPPE OPENS THE SCORE, HE IS INEVITABLE!
Paris takes the lead! Posted almost at the goal line, Kylian Mbappe works through two Sociedad players, shifts once, then a second time and finds the opposite corner! 1-0 for PSG!
Zaire-Emery flattens his shot too much
Great build-up play by PSG with one-touch play and a pass that eliminates 6 players at once. Zaire Emery goes up the field but flattens his shot too much.
No rest since the start of the match
Both teams want to play with high tempo and it’s a very entertaining start to the match. Paris and Real want to score early.
Hernandez’s “smart” foul
Counter-attack situation for Real Sociedad with Merino trying to launch Becker deep… But Hernandez gives him a little shoulder that’s both fault and smart.
GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR PSG!
Great run by Mbappé who is tackled from behind but stays on his feet. He crosses to Barcola who challenges Remiro!
ALERT IN FRONT OF PSG’S GOAL
Great action by Real moving perfectly up the field with a perfect passing play. Becker is found in the corner of the box and his cross forces Mendes to put the ball out for a corner!
Mbappé’s first shot!
Paris circulates around the penalty area with a shift to Ruiz who lays it off for Mbappé. The Paris captain shoots with his left foot but it’s over!
Long stoppage for Traoré’s injury
Hamari Traoré is treated on the field and will try to return. It seems difficult for the former Rennes player.
Hamari Traoré injured in the elbow
Great intervention by Traoré entering the box and colliding with Beraldo. He’s injured in the arm, maybe the elbow…
KICK-OFF FOR REAL SOCIEDAD-PSG!
Kick-off for the round of 16 second leg between Real Sociedad and PSG! Victorious 2-0 in the first leg, PSG is in control to reach the quarterfinals!
The players step onto the field at Anoeta, Merino is there
The 22 players enter the field of the Reale Arena, historically known as Anoeta. The atmosphere is intense just before kick-off!
More scare than harm for the number 8 Basque, who will start the match fine.
Last-minute doubt around Mikel Merino’s selection for Real Sociedad against PSG.
The Spaniard grimaced and limped off the field. In the first leg, the midfielder hit the bar with a powerful shot.
A mixed record in Spanish soil
PSG will play their 18th official match in…
