Mbappe Leads PSG Attack Against Real Sociedad in Champions League Clash

In Wednesday’s Champions League last 16 first leg showdown between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Sociedad, Kylian Mbappe takes the helm of the PSG attack at the Parc des Princes. With an impressive tally of 30 goals in all competitions this season, Mbappe is supported by Ousmane Dembele and Bradley Barcola in the PSG frontline.

The French champions’ lineup sees Brazilian January signing Lucas Beraldo starting at left-back, a surprise inclusion over Lucas Hernandez. On the Real Sociedad side, captain Mikel Oyarzabal’s absence is notable, as he continues to recover from injury. As a result, Portugal striker Andre Silva, on loan from RB Leipzig, leads the visitors’ attack, marking Real Sociedad’s return to the Champions League knockout stage after 20 years.

With PSG aiming to advance past the last 16 stage, having faced early exits in five of the last seven seasons, the stakes are high for both teams. The starting line-ups for the match are as follows:

**Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3):**

– Gianluigi Donnarumma; Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos (capt), Danilo Pereira, Lucas Beraldo; Warren Zaire-Emery, Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha; Ousmane Dembele, Kylian Mbappe, Bradley Barcola

– Coach: Luis Enrique (ESP)

**Real Sociedad (4-3-3):**

– Alex Remiro; Hamari Traore, Igor Zubeldia, Robin Le Normand, Javi Galan; Brais Mendez, Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino (capt); Takefusa Kubo, Andre Silva, Ander Barrenetxea

– Coach: Imanol Alguacil (ESP)