PSG will rely on their high press.
PSG are in phenomenal form. A key weapon in Luis Enrique’s system is the aggressive counter-press, which is excellently coordinated and disrupts opponents early in their build-up. In midfield, Vitinha and João Neves dictate the tempo and provide balance between defense and attack. Up front, the team attacks with multiple players arriving from different areas, creating pressure inside the box — the so-called “funnel effect,” as we’ve often described it. It’s also worth noting that PSG have proven they’re not reliant on Dembélé in this tournament — he’s played very few minutes so far.
Real will rely on the individual brilliance of their stars.
Xabi Alonso insists that every attack starts from the back — with active involvement from Courtois and the center-backs, Rüdiger and Hausen. However, Hausen will miss this match, and he is an important part of that build-up style. While the team still makes defensive errors as they adapt to Alonso’s system, their efficiency and class in the final third are undeniable. They’ve proven it in every match so far and repeatedly throughout the season. The return of star Kylian Mbappé is also expected, and he’ll be highly motivated to punish his former team.
A spectacular match awaits us.
Real will try to build their attacks from the back, while PSG will press them high. Madrid are still adapting to Alonso’s philosophy and make many mistakes, which PSG punishes. Real is extremely effective in the final third and will be ready to take advantage. Both teams have brutal attacks. We expect a high-scoring match.
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