PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino expects Real Madrid to attack them on all cylinders tonight.
PSG go into the second-leg of their Champions League round 16 tie in Madrid defending a 1-0 lead.
Pochettino said, “Real Madrid are a great team with some very good players and their philosophy won’t change despite the absences of Casemiro and Mendy. Their playing philosophy will remain the same. We’ve played Real Madrid in the past and are fully aware of what they can do. We expect Madrid to play with real intensity in front of their fans right from the off and we want to counter that dominance.
“The best way to approach the game is to play and attack in the opposition’s half. We know it’s going to be a difficult game and that we’ll see a different side to Madrid to the one we saw in the first leg. Our job is to retain our lead.
“We respect Real Madrid and their players. It’s no coincidence that the club has won the Champions League 13 times, but we’re not fearful. We know that we’ll have to put in a disciplined performance. This is a competition that any player, squad or club would want to win. We’ll be aiming to progress into the quarter-finals.”
The former Espanyol defender also said: “I’ve got a lot of good memories. I’ve scored goals, provided assists and put in some excellent performances. It’s a stadium with an incredible history and to play here is a pleasure, not only for me, but for everyone who comes and plays here. Tomorrow night will be special.”
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