Paris Saint-Germain welcome Real Sociedad to town on Wednesday looking to avoid a third straight Champions League last-16 exit, and what would be a sixth in eight seasons.
Despite their lavish spending, PSG have often struggled against Europe elite - though did reach the final and semi-finals in back-to-back seasons in 2020 and 2021.
This is Sociedad's first Champions League campaign in a decade and have acclimatised quickly by topping their group aghead of Inter Milan.
The added strain of European football has affected Sociedad domestically but they will still be hopeful of beating PSG over two legs.
Date, kick-off time and venue
PSG vs Real Sociedad is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
The match will take place at Parc des Princes in Paris.
Where to watch PSG vs Real Sociedad
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 2, with coverage beginning at 7.30pm.
Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
PSG vs Real Sociedad team news
PSG made easy work of Lille at the weekend, recording a 3-1 win, but were without Kylian Mbappe. However, head coach Luis Enrique confirmed the star man "is physically fine and will be available for Wednesday's game".
Real Sociedad will be without Arsenal loanee Kieran Tierney through injury, along with Sheraldo Becker, Alvaro Odriozola, Aihen Munoz and Carlos Fernandez. Mikel Oyarzabal is a major doubt but Martin Zubimendi, who is attracting interest across Europe, is fit to start in midfield.
PSG vs Real Sociedad prediction
Perennial European underachievers PSG do not have an excuse not to reach the quarter-finals for the first time in three years. Arguably stronger than Sociedad in every position, a healthy first-leg win could even more the return leg next month a dead-rubber.
PSG need to turn up to do so, of course, but have been building momentum and have not tasted defeat in any competition since November. That confidence will be key, especially against a Sociedad side without a win in four.
PSG to win, 2-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
This is the first meeting between the two teams.
PSG vs Real Sociedad match odds
Paris Saint-Germain: 8/13
Draw: 11/5
Real Sociedad: 7/2
