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#3 Karim Benzema vs Marquinhos
Real Madrid will look up to Karim Benzema for inspiration in their Champions League Round of 16 tie against PSG. The Frenchman has once again been their primary goal-getter this season, netting 24 goals across competitions.
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Unfortunately for the visitors, PSG’s ever-dependable centre-back Marquinhos will do everything in his power to make Benzema’s night miserable.
The Brazilian defender is exceptional in the air, reads the game rather well, and is likely to keep a close eye on Benzema’s off-the-ball movement.
If he can mark the Frenchman and nullify his contribution in the final third, PSG could have a firm foothold in the nail-biting Champions League tussle.
#2 Kylian Mbappe vs David Alaba
Both PSG and Real Madrid have all it takes to win the Champions League this season. They have excellent goalscorers, intelligent midfielders, and competent defenders, all capable of producing something special.
The fact they can match each other punch for punch bodes well for the neutrals, who are guaranteed to witness high-profile clashes all over the pitch.
The potential match-up between the electrifying Kylian Mbappe and the dependable David Alaba could have a major impact on the outcome of the match tonight.
The former Bayern Munich defender has settled in nicely at Madrid this season and has been leading their backline ferociously. He is intelligent, quick, and is not afraid to go for a tackle when needed.
Tonight he will have to go up against Los Blancos’ No.1 transfer target Kylian Mbappe. The Frenchman is one of the best in the world and has all it takes to carve open any defense in the world.
He has already scored 21 goals and provided 16 assists this season, emerging as PSG’s leading goal contributor.
#1 Lionel Messi vs Casemiro
Paris Saint-Germain signed Lionel Messi as a free agent in the summer of 2021. The Argentine has struggled a little in Ligue 1 this season, but has fired on all cylinders in the Champions League.
He has scored five goals in as many games in the continental competition and is eager to improve his tally against a familiar foe.
As admitted by Casemiro himself, stopping the former Barcelona No.10 is a group project. And while we have no qualms about the statement, we believe Casemiro will still have the most crucial role.
The Brazilian, who sits just ahead of the Real Madrid backline, will go head-to-head with Messi, who likes to operate in that hole.
Even one single misstep from the 29-year-old could give Messi the opportunity to punish Real Madrid, help him score his 27th career goal against them.
