Head-to-Head
- Paris FC have won 2, drawn 1 of their 3 competitive matches against Real Madrid, scoring 4 goals and conceding 2.
- Paris FC won both matches in their group stage matchup in the 2023 UEFA WCL - away and at home - before drawing 1-1 with the Spaniards in Madrid in the opening game of the 2025-2026 WCL league phase.
Paris FC
- Paris FC sit in about 3rd/4th place in Division 1 Féminine with 27 points from 14 matches.
- Maëlle Garbino and Mathilde Bourdieu have been sharing attacking duties all season, but both have chipped in with crucial goals and game-winners.
- Margaux Le Mouël is the creative heartbeat of the side, driving possession and creating opportunities in midfield.
- Paris FC are unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 matches in all competitions, including 2 clean sheet victories in cup competition.
Real Madrid
- Real Madrid sit in second place in Liga F with 41 points, behind only leaders Barcelona.
- Real Madrid have won 3 of their last 5, including a 4-2 win at Deportivo La Coruña and a derby win over Atletico Madrid.
- They suffered two defeats to Barcelona in cup competitions but have shown strong attacking returns in recent matches.
Key Players
- Maëlle Garbino and Mathilde Bourdieu have been sharing attacking duties all season, but both have chipped in with crucial goals and game-winners.
- Margaux Le Mouël is the creative heartbeat of the side, driving possession and creating opportunities in midfield.
- Inès Marqués is a strong shot-stopper and has kept multiple clean sheets in cup play.
- María Méndez and Maëlle Lakrar have been solid at the back, particularly in home matches.
- They have a plethora of attacking threats, including top WCL scorer and playmaker Caroline Weir, Albatross Alba Redondo, who has scored in both league and Europe, and Naomie Feller, who can play wide and through the middle and has a real eye for goal.
Betting Insights
- Paris FC are priced at 4.4 and Both Teams To Score is at 1.7.
- Real Madrid are the narrow favourites at 1.75, and the draw is available at 3.65.
- The Draw and Both Teams To Score options appeal given recent trends.
- A wet and overcast night in Paris could help the home team’s organised style and quick counters on a slick surface.
Prediction
- we are leaning towards Real Madrid to just edge a vital victory in this first leg.
- The matchup is so even that the Draw and Both Teams To Score options also appeal.
