PSG's possible lineup for tomorrow's UEFA Champions League match against Real Madrid

PSG Central Midfielder - Danilo Pereira

Danilo Pereira of Paris Saint-Germain

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Danilo Pereira has scored four goals in his last six matches across all competitions. The Portuguese international has been in good form but he produced a lackluster display against Nice over the weekend.

Pereira can be equally effective on both sides of the pitch when he is in the zone. With Leandro Paredes a doubt for this one after missing the weekend game through injury, Pereira is almost certain to start at the base of midfield for the Parisians.

Central midfielder - Idrissa Gueye

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Real Madrid are likely to field Toni Kroos and Luka Modric in midfield. The only way to keep these legendary players from getting up to their usual tricks is by starving them for space and time on the ball.

That's why we expect Mauricio Pochettino to go with aggressive players in midfield. Georginio Wijnaldum was a passenger against Nice and was one of the worst players on the pitch. He hardly made any contributions in the middle of the park or on either side of it.

The Dutchman is expected to be left out against Real Madrid and Idrissa Gueye will be brought in to replace him. The Senegalese international will add plenty of bite to PSG's midfield.

Central midfielder - Marco Verratti

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Marco Verratti was tidy with the ball at his feet against Nice. He just couldn't find that killer pass to upend the opposition's defence. The Italian international turned in a masterclass of a performance in the first leg against Real Madrid.

Pochettino will be hoping for more of the same from Verratti on Wednesday night. It's hard to shake the 29-year-old off the ball and Real Madrid will need to ensure he isn't afforded too much time on the ball.

Verratti's technical brilliance will go a long way towards helping Paris Saint-Germain assert control over the midfield realms.