Champions League Round of 16: PSG 1-2 Real Madrid - 5 Talking Points

Real Madrid v Paris Saint-Germain - UEFA Champions League Round of 16: First Leg
Zidane made several changes to the lineup

#3 Real Madrid defence

Paris Saint-Germain v Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League Round of 16: Second Leg
Casemiro was a wall in front of the back four

The Los Blancos defence was up to the challenge they were going to face from the PSG attack.

They stayed in shape, keeping it tight and did not allow any room for the opposition. Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane did a great job of containing Edinson Cavani.

The duo made a total of 11 tackles and six clearances. But the star of the evening was Casemiro, not just defensively but also going forward.

He was solid in front of the back four and accumulated five tackles, three clearances and blocked two shots.

Even the fullbacks, Marcelo and Dani Carvajal played their part defensively making last ditch tackles and keeping Mbappe and Di Maria at bay with Carvajal recording a game-high five interceptions.

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