Real Madrid – PSG Predictions

Angel Di Maria, who was again desperate to impress against his old club sparkled at times, hitting the crossbar in the 90th minute. So whoever wins today should – if the following results in the group go as expected – be able to take top spot and avoid a clash with another group victor in the next round. Matuidi sent a poor effort straight at the hands of Keylor Navas when he was alone inside the box, and Ibrahimovic’s shot to the bottom corner went just wide of the post.

Real were forced into a change when full-back Marcelo pulled up injured, to be replaced by Nacho, and moments later the substitute broke the deadlock.

The 25-year-old defender had been on the pitch for less than three minutes when he slotted home from a tight angle against the run of play after Toni Kroos’s shot was blocked in the 35th. Ronaldo should score at least one goal, but this match finished goalless draw. The Brazilian’s goal put Benfica back into the lead after Lukas Podolski levelled the score in the 58th, cancelling out Jonas’ 52nd-minute opener.

Di Maria has a free-kick denied by the woodwork in the second half. However, the Frenchman has revealed in an interview about the actual conversation they had when the Real Madrid icon was seen whispering something in the manager’s ear.

Sevilla’s Benoit Tremoulinas scored in the 25th, only for former Sevilla forward Jesus Navas to set up Wilfried Bony for City’s third in the 36th. It won’t be easy going for PSG to stop the Real Madrid firehouse from scoring but their recent defensive record will boost their confidence as the French Champions have conceded only one goal in previous four matches.

The other match of the group saw Juventus held 1-all at Monchengladbach.

These two teams sit high atop Group A in the Champions League, even on seven points apiece after their draw last time out.

In group C, Jonas and Luisao both struck to hand Benfica a 2-1 win over Galatasaray at the Estádio da Luz.

Shakhtar Donetsk crushed Malmo 4-0 for their first victory of this campaign.