Real Sociedad vs PSG LIVE! Champions League result, match stream and latest updates today
Paris St Germain's Kylian Mbappe scored twice to lead them into the Champions League quarter-finals with a comfortable 2-1 win away to Real Sociedad in their last-16 second leg that wrapped up a 4-1 aggregate victory on Tuesday.
Bidding to win their first Champions League title, a disciplined PSG made the most of their chances from counter attacks, with the lightning fast Mbappe a constant menace.
He created a couple of opportunities early on before scoring the opener with a fabulous curling strike in the 15th minute.
The France captain scored again in the 56th minute as he took a Lee Kang-in through ball in his stride before bursting into the box and beating the goalkeeper at his near post.
Real Sociedad's Mikel Merino netted a consolation goal in the 89th minute with a deflected strike.
Real Sociedad vs PSG highlights
Mbappe brace sees PSG cruise into Champions League quarter-finals
Good night!
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Thanks for joining Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of PSG’s win over Real Sociedad!
Find our match report below!
Mbappe brace sees PSG cruise into Champions League quarter-finals
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Kylian Mbappe scored a brace as Paris Saint-Germain cruised into the Champions League quarter-finals with a 4-1 aggregate victory over Real Sociedad.Read our full match report here!
FT: Real Sociedad 1-2 PSG (1-4 agg)
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FT: There we have it!
A spirited performance from Sociedad in the second-half but Mbappe’s goals enough to secure a routine victory.
Real Sociedad 1-2 PSG (1-4 agg)
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89 mins: GOAL!
Merino gives the home fans something to shout about and the goal survives a VAR check!
Real Sociedad 0-2 PSG
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81 mins: Impressive stuff from PSG. They’ve been tight defensively and found Mbappe when they’ve needed to.
Real Sociedad 0-2 PSG
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78 mins: Huge save from Donnarumma to deny Turrientes from point-blank range.
Real Sociedad 0-2 PSG
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74 mins: Zubimendi fires over from inside the box after patient play from Sociedad.
Real Sociedad 0-2 PSG
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68 mins: Still, despite the hosts upping the tempo, PSG are dealing with it well.
Hernandez is looking very solid at the back.
Real Sociedad 0-2 PSG
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65 mins: The second goal has brought something out of the hosts. They look a lot more dangerous now.
Real Sociedad 0-2 PSG
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62 mins: Barrenetxea nods in after Zubimendi’s cross drops into his path but VAR rule the goal out.
Real Sociedad 0-2 PSG
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59 mins: There will surely be tougher tests to come this season but this has been a very impressive performance from PSG.
Real Sociedad 0-2 PSG (0-4 agg) | Kylian Mbappe '57
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55 mins: GOAL!
Mbappe has his second! Sociedad push forward, leaving space for the Frenchman to latch onto a floated ball from Vitinha before whipping his shot into the near post.
Real Sociedad 0-1 PSG
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52 mins: Really impressive stuff from PSG’s makeshift backline. Not giving Sociedad a sniff.
Real Sociedad 0-1 PSG
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Back underway!
Real Sociedad 0-1 PSG (0-3 agg)
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Mbappe’s goal ripped the net!
Mbappe ripped the net with his opener 😳💪 #UCL pic.twitter.com/owFE5K303d
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 5, 2024
HT: Real Sociedad 0-1 PSG (0-3 agg)
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45 mins: PSG sitting pretty as Kylian Mbappe’s goal has them on the verge of the Champions League quarter-finals.
Real Sociedad 0-1 PSG
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45 mins: Four minutes added on and PSG looking very comfortable indeed.
Real Sociedad 0-1 PSG
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42 mins: So little to trouble the PSG backline so far. The hosts just can’t get Becker or Kubo in dangerous areas.
Real Sociedad 0-1 PSG
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34 mins: Real Sociedad are going to need a goal before the break to stand any chance. They cannot live with Dembele and Mbappe interchanging positions between left winger and centre-forward.
Real Sociedad 0-1 PSG
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30 mins: The hosts have been outclasses so far.
Real Sociedad 0-1 PSG
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28 mins: CHANCE FOR PSG!
Brilliant save from Remiro with his feet to deny Mbappe’s powerful shot after Barcola’s cutback.
Real Sociedad 0-1 PSG
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21 mins: There will be tougher tests to come of course and it’s still early here but PSG are looking oddly composed for a Champions League knockout game.
Real Sociedad 0-1 PSG
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19 mins: Big challenge from Hernandez to block Becker after Kubo’s cutback.
Real Sociedad 0-1 PSG (0-3 agg)
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15 mins: GOAL!
It’s number 33 for the season as Mbappe stands up Zubeldia wide of the goal before cutting inside and curling in the opener.
Real Sociedad 0-0 PSG
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11 mins: Hernandez does well to block Becker off as Sociedad look to counter.
Real Sociedad 0-0 PSG
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09 mins: Brilliant pace from Mbappe, driving to the byline before cutting back for Barcola but Sociedad clear.
Real Sociedad 0-0 PSG
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06 mins: PSG are happy to sit off here, forcing the hosts onto them. Kubo works it over to Becker, who floats in a lovely cross to the back post but Mendes clears.
Real Sociedad 0-0 PSG
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03 mins: First chance as Mbappe plays a one-two with Ruiz but fires over.
Real Sociedad 0-0 PSG
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02 mins: Sociedad have to go for this. Confident start from the hosts.
Real Sociedad vs PSG: KICK-OFF!
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Away we go!
Real Sociedad vs PSG: Champions League latest
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The latest from Spain!
"Tonight he starts, let's see how long he lasts on the pitch." ⏳
@mattsmith850 & @LaurensJulien discuss the ongoing saga between Luis Enrique & Kylian Mbappe ahead of a crucial #UCL tie! 👀 pic.twitter.com/hlFQzs8lLS— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 5, 2024
Real Sociedad vs PSG: Kylian Mbappe starts
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Not usually too much of a surprise to see Kylian Mbappe in the PSG starting lineup but, given recent events, it’s certainly noteworthy...
Real Sociedad vs PSG: Atmosphere building
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The PSG fans are out in full force this evening!
TOGETHER ❤️💙#RSOPSG I #UCL ✨ pic.twitter.com/O8qWrNiS80
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) March 5, 2024
Confirmed PSG lineup
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PSG XI: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Beraldo, Hernandez, Mendes, Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Ruiz; Dembele, Mbappe, Barcola
Subs: Navas, Tenas, Ugarte, Marquinhos, Ramos, Danilo, Lee, Kolo Muani, Mukiele, Soler, Mayulu, Gadou
Confirmed Real Sociedad lineup
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Real Sociedad XI: Remiro; Traore, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Galan; Mendez, Zubimendi, Merino, Becker, Take, Oyarzabal
Subs: Marrero, Berrene, De Zarate, Olasagasti, Tierney, Sadiq, Pacheco, Silva, Turrientes, Magunazelaia, Marin, Aramburu
Real Sociedad vs PSG: Here come the stars!
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PSG players arrive, looking to avoid yet another Champions League upset.
The Parisians are at the stadium. 🔴🔵@Dior#RSOPSG I #UCL ✨ pic.twitter.com/WuGZ7hjlsj
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) March 5, 2024
Real Sociedad vs PSG: A look inside the dressing room
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Calm before the storm...
In the Parisian dressing room in San Sebastian. 🔴🔵#RSOPSG I #UCL ✨ pic.twitter.com/1gGQ3VxPgc
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) March 5, 2024
Chelsea defender Levi Colwill wanted by Paris Saint-German as Liverpool also track academy star
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Paris Saint-Germain are admirers of Chelsea defender Levi Colwill.
Chelsea remain adamant they will not entertain offers for the 20-year-old, who signed a new six-year contract last summer and is happy at Stamford Bridge.
But PSG and Liverpool are both tracking Colwill in case Chelsea are forced to sell more academy players to help them balance the books.
Real Sociedad vs PSG: Luis Enrique makes Kylian Mbappe admission
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After taking the PSG forward off at half-time in the draw with Rennes, Luis Enrique insisted the team must get used to playing without Kylian Mbappe.
"We have to get used to not playing with Kylian, sooner or later it's going to happen," Enrique said.
"When I consider it appropriate, he will play or not play, as all coaches do with their players.
"I want maximum competitiveness for next season. I want every starting player in this PSG team to think that this is a great opportunity. That's what I'm looking for this season and next season."
Real Sociedad vs PSG: A look inside the stadium
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Could Kylian Mbappe be back here next year?
Welcome to the Reala Arena in San Sebastian! 🏟️#RSOPSG I #UCL ✨ pic.twitter.com/rjKwmxIEbB
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) March 5, 2024
Real Sociedad vs PSG: Excitement builds
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Quite the spot for the travelling Parisian support!
😍😍😍 pic.twitter.com/UV2AfwGtQa
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) March 5, 2024
Real Sociedad vs PSG: Latest Champions League odds today
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Real Sociedad – 7/5
Draw – 23/10
PSG – 19/20
Odds via Betway.
Real Sociedad vs PSG: Head to head (h2h) history and results
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This is the second competitive meeting between the two teams after the first leg, which PSG won 2-0.
Real Sociedad vs PSG: Champions League prediction today
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PSG had it far from their own way in the first leg, and Real Sociedad have prepared to be in the best shape possible for this return leg.
The French giants are familiar with second-leg collapses, but even PSG surely won't mess this one up.
PSG to win, 4-2 agg.
PSG team news vs Real Sociedad team news
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Mbappe should again start this weekend but has been withdrawn early in recent games with Luis Enrique telling reporters that the team must "get used to" playing without the Real Madrid-bound captain.
Elsewhere, Marquinhos is fit again but Marco Asensio is a doubt after coming off injured against Monaco.
Real Sociedad team news vs PSG today
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Real Sociedad have a host players returning for the game. Artiz Elustondo is fit again after missing the first leg, while fellow key first-teamers Takefusa Kubo, Mikel Oyarzabal and Robin Le Normand were rested at the weekend.
Real Sociedad vs PSG: TV channel and live stream
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TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 2, with coverage beginning at 7.30pm.
Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Welcome
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Good evening and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of PSG’s Champions League clash away at Real Sociedad tonight.
Kick-off from the Anoeta Stadium is at 8pm GMT.