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Real Madrid v Paris: line-ups, Fantasy tips, form guide

Everything you need to know ahead of Real Madrid's meeting with Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their round of 16 tie.

Cristiano Ronaldo training on Tuesday
Cristiano Ronaldo training on Tuesday ©Getty Images

Reporter's view: As Zinédine Zidane said in his press conference, Real Madrid live for nights like these. For once, they are not necessarily overwhelming favourites, but they have the know-how to get through. All eyes will be on Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo, but the key to this game will be in midfield; if Luka Modrić, Toni Kroos and Casemiro are on top form, the Merengues will fancy their chances.

Possible line-ups

Real Madrid: Navas; Nacho, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo; Casemiro, Kroos, Modrić; Bale, Ronaldo, Benzema
Out: Carvajal (suspended), Vallejo (hamstring)
Doubtful: Ceballos (ankle)

  • Added to squad since group stage: none

Paris: Areola; Dani Alves, Marquinhos, Thiago Silva, Berchiche; Verratti, Diarra, Rabiot; Mbappé, Cavani, Neymar
Out: Motta (fitness)
Doubtful: Kurzawa (thigh)

  • Added to squad since group stage: Lassana Diarra

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Fantasy Football top point scorers

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Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo, forward (50 points, €12.4m)
Paris: Layvin Kurzawa, defender (51 points, €6.1m)

Where to watch

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

Weekend results

Real Madrid 5-2 Real Sociedad
Toulouse 0-1 Paris

Form guide*

Madrid: WDWLWW
Paris
: WWWWWW

*All competitions, most recent first

Ten great goals from the round of 16

Zinédine Zidane, Madrid coach

The fact that it's a French side makes no difference to me. I am just thinking about us playing a good game. Yes, I'm from Marseille and Paris have always been our rivals but this is Madrid, so I'm not thinking about that. We are happy to play games like these – it's not pressure. We live for these games. Fans want to see a great game and nothing else.

Unai Emery, Paris coach

We want to continue to grow and playing a knockout game against the European champions, the 12-time champions, is an opportunity to show where we are and where we want to get to. Every time is a good time to play against a big side and w're playing the reigning champions. It doesn't come bigger than that.

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