Alphonse Areola has faced Real Madrid before in his career. It was in the 2015/16 season, when the French goalkeeper stood in the way of 'Los Blancos' desperately in need of a win.
He will attempt to stop the 'bbc' once again to continue PSG's Champions League dream past the round of 16, and will look back at his time on loan at Villarreal in search of inspiration.
The one and only time he has come up against Madrid, then-coach Rafa Benitez lined up a strike force he will likely face on Wednesday in the Champions League: Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo. On December 13, 2015, they were unable to beat Areola, who will attempt to replicate the deed.
Benzema, whose form has come under scrutiny this season, was particularly wasteful, twice missing the target altogether when poised to score. Bale was denied by a stretch from the keeper and Ronaldo smacked the post when Areola seemed beaten.
An early goal from Roberto Soldado clinched a rare victory for the hosts while frustrating Real Madrid who tried their luck with up to 20 shots. Not enough to beat Areola.