Real Sociedad vs PSG: Everything To Know

Real Sociedad vs PSG: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats, League, Game Analysis, Points And Everything To Know

Real Sociedad 1 – 2 Paris Saint-Germain

League: Champions League, Round of 16, Second Leg

Venue: Reale Arena, San Sebastian, Spain

Attendance: 35,000 (capacity)

Final Score: Real Sociedad 1 – 2 Paris Saint-Germain (4 – 1 on aggregate)

Goalscorers:

• Real Sociedad: Mikel Merino (84th minute)
• Paris Saint-Germain: Kylian Mbappe (15th, 56th minutes)

Match Summary:

Paris Saint-Germain secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a hard-fought victory over Real Sociedad. Despite conceding a late goal, PSG held on thanks to a brace from the unstoppable Kylian Mbappe.

First Half:

• Mbappe demonstrated his prowess early on, also silencing the home crowd with a solo goal in the 15th minute.
• Real Sociedad struggled to create clear opportunities against a well-organized PSG defense.

Second Half:

• The tempo of the game slowed down, with both teams cancelling each other out.
• Mbappe also doubled PSG’s lead in the 56th minute with a clinical finish after a swift counter-attack.
• Real Sociedad finally found the back of the net through Mikel Merino in the 84th minute, but it proved to be a consolation goal.

Match Analysis:

• PSG’s superior quality shone through, particularly in attack. Mbappe was a constant threat, showcasing his pace, skill, and also finishing ability.
• Real Sociedad displayed a resilient spirit but ultimately lacked the cutting edge to overcome PSG’s defensive solidity.

Stats:

• Shots: Real Sociedad 10 – 18 PSG
• Shots on target: Real Sociedad 3 – 7 PSG
• Possession: Real Sociedad 52% – 48% PSG
• Also Yellow cards: Real Sociedad 2 – 3 PSG
• Red cards: None

Points and Table Position:

N/A (Champions League knockout stage – no league table)

Everything to Know:

• This victory extends PSG’s unbeaten run in all competitions to six games.
• Kylian Mbappe was also awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance.
• You can find highlights of the match on the official YouTube channels of both clubs and various sports websites.

Additional Resources:

• Match report on UEFA website: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveblog/2024/2/14/live-paris-saint-germain-vs-real-sociedad-uefa-champions-league
• Match highlights on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYhrLFdXZFg