Match report

Paris Saint Germain Defeats Real Sociedad 2-1 in UEFA Champions League

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
1–2
FT
Paris Saint Germain
Paris Saint Germain
Mar 5, 2024

Paris Saint Germain (PSG) secured a crucial win over Real Sociedad in their UEFA Champions League match, winning 2-1. Key moments included Kylian Mbappé scoring both goals for PSG at the 15th and 56th minutes, while Mikel Merino netted a consolation goal for Real Sociedad late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Paris Saint Germain (PSG) defeated Real Sociedad by a score of 2-1.
  • • Kylian Mbappé scored both goals for PSG at 15' and 56'.
  • • Mikel Merino scored the goal for Real Sociedad at 89'.
  • • Nuno Mendes, Achraf Hakimi, and Ousmane Dembélé received yellow cards for PSG.
  • • Igor Zubeldia was cautioned with a yellow card for Real Sociedad.

Lineups

Real Sociedad

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Álex Remiro (G)
  • 18 H. Traoré (D)
  • 5 Zubeldia (D)
  • 24 Robin Le Normand (D)
  • 25 Javi Galán (D)
  • 23 Brais Méndez (M)
  • 4 Martín Zubimendi (M)
  • 8 Mikel Merino (M)
  • 14 T. Kubo (F)
  • 10 Mikel Oyarzabal (F)
  • 11 S. Becker (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 Beñat Turrientes
  • 7 Barrenetxea
  • 20 Jon Pacheco
  • 21 André Silva
  • 16 Jon Ander Olasagasti
  • 13 Unai Marrero
  • 17 K. Tierney
  • 42 J. Aramburu
  • 28 Jon Magunazelaia
  • 29 Pablo Marín
  • 19 U. Sadiq
  • 15 Urko González

Paris Saint Germain

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 99 G. Donnarumma (G)
  • 2 A. Hakimi (D)
  • 21 L. Hernández (D)
  • 35 Beraldo (D)
  • 25 Nuno Mendes (D)
  • 33 W. Zaïre-Emery (M)
  • 17 Vitinha (M)
  • 8 Fabián Ruiz (M)
  • 10 O. Dembélé (M)
  • 29 B. Barcola (F)
  • 7 K. Mbappé (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 Lee Kang-In
  • 26 N. Mukiele
  • 4 M. Ugarte
  • 23 R. Kolo Muani
  • 28 Carlos Soler
  • 41 S. Mayulu
  • 15 Danilo Pereira
  • 5 Marquinhos
  • 43 K. Gadou
  • 1 K. Navas
  • 9 Gonçalo Ramos
  • 80 Arnau Tenas

Timeline

  1. Paris Saint Germain
    15' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Mbappe · Assist: O. Dembele
  2. Paris Saint Germain
    28' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    N. Mendes

    Foul

  3. Paris Saint Germain
    42' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    Achraf Hakimi

    Foul

  4. Paris Saint Germain
    45'+4 Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    O. Dembele

    Foul

  5. Paris Saint Germain
    46' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Barcola · On: Lee Kang-In
  6. Real Sociedad
    54' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    Igor Zubeldia

    Foul

  7. Paris Saint Germain
    56' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Mbappe · Assist: Lee Kang-In
  8. Real Sociedad
    61' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Mendez · On: Beñat Turrientes
  9. Real Sociedad
    61' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Becker · On: A. Barrenetxea
  10. Paris Saint Germain
    62' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Mendes · On: N. Mukiele
  11. Real Sociedad
    76' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Igor Zubeldia · On: Jon Pacheco
  12. Real Sociedad
    77' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Oyarzabal · On: Andre Silva
  13. Paris Saint Germain
    77' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Ruiz · On: M. Ugarte
  14. Paris Saint Germain
    82' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Dembele · On: R. Kolo Muani
  15. Paris Saint Germain
    83' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Achraf Hakimi · On: C. Soler
  16. Real Sociedad
    89' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Merino

Match Stats

Stat Real Sociedad Paris Saint Germain
Fouls 19 13
Pass Accuracy 74% 84%
Offsides 5 7
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 10
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 359 470
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 7 7
xG 0.90 1.40
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 264 394
Shots Inside Box 10 8
Saves 5 6
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Kylian Mbappé's early goal at the 15th minute gave Paris Saint Germain an immediate advantage and set the tone of dominance.
  • ▸ Real Sociedad fought back, but a second goal by Kylian Mbappé in the 56th minute sealed PSG’s victory, despite Mikel Merino's late consolation goal for Real Sociedad at 89'.