What must PSG do in the 2nd leg to advance in the UEFA Champions League?

PSG won convincingly against Real Madrid in the 1st leg of their tie against Real Socieded. Therefore, they have an advantage but the question remains - What must PSG do in the 2nd leg to advance in the UEFA Champions League?

Well, let's answer that question...

What must PSG do in the 2nd leg to advance in the UEFA Champions League?

PSG scored two goals in the second half of their UEFA Champions League 1st leg tie against Real Sociedad. Therefore, they have a major advantage heading into the 2nd leg. However, the Parisians must remain cautious, as they are not through to the quarterfinal stage yet.

PSG travel to Real Sociedad for an away fixture in their 2nd leg tie. However, PSG fans must not get caught out by believing that away goals will be factored. This is a common misconception with UEFA competitions but to make it clear, UEFA abandoned the away goal rule at the start of the 2021/22 campaign, so away goals will hold no bigger than weight than goals scored at home.

Without further ado, let's take a look at the potential outcomes of the 2nd leg tie between PSG vs Real Sociedad...

Potential 2nd leg outcomes of the 2nd leg of PSG vs Real Sociedad

If PSG win the 2nd leg by any scoreline, PSG will advance to the quarterfinal of the UEFA Champions League and Real Sociedad will be eliminated.

If PSG draw the 2nd leg by any scoreline, PSG will advance to the quarterfinal of the UEFA Champions League and Real Sociedad will be eliminated.

If PSG lose the 2nd leg by only a one-goal margin, PSG will advance to the quarterfinal of the UEFA Champions League and Real Sociedad will be eliminated.

If PSG lose the 2nd leg by a two-goal margin only, two 15 minute rounds of extra time will be played after the 90 minutes. If the two teams score the same number of goals in extra time, who advances and who is eliminated will be decided by a penalty shootout.

If PSG lose the 2nd by a three-goal margin or more, PSG will be eliminated and Real Sociedad will advance to the quarterfinal of the UEFA Champions League.

What is your score prediction for the 2nd leg of the UEFA Champions League tie between PSG vs Real Sociedad?