Real Madrid (W) — Paris FC (W) Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 18 February 2026
Real Madrid Femenino
Paris FC
On February 18, 2026, in the second leg of the round of 16 of the UEFA Women's Champions League, Real Madrid (W) will host Paris FC (W). The match is scheduled to kick off at 18:45 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Real Madrid (W)
Real Madrid come into this match in good form. The team have won their last three matches, recording two convincing 3–0 victories in domestic league action and also claiming a 3–2 away win in the first leg against Paris FC.
In Liga F Women, Real Madrid currently sit second in the table, trailing Barcelona by 10 points. In the Champions League, the team performed solidly in the group stage, finishing seventh with 11 points from six matches. At home, Real Madrid looked confident in the competition, remaining unbeaten with two wins and one draw.
It is also worth noting that the two sides already met during the group stage, when Real Madrid played out a 1–1 draw against Paris FC. Overall, Real Madrid historically have not yet managed to defeat Paris FC at home, having recorded one draw and one defeat, which should provide extra motivation ahead of this encounter.
Also, it is worth recalling that last season Real Madrid reached the quarter-finals of the tournament, where they were eliminated by the eventual champions Arsenal.
Paris FC (W)
Paris FC come into this match in poor form. The team have suffered three consecutive defeats across all competitions. Two of those losses came against Paris Saint-Germain, first a 3–0 defeat in the Première Ligue Women, followed by another 3–0 loss in the Coupe de France.
They also lost the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16. In that match, Paris FC took the lead but then conceded three goals, and only managed to pull one back late in the game, losing 2–3. That late goal keeps their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals alive, as they trail by just one goal.
In the Première Ligue Women, Paris FC currently sit fourth in the standings and remain inside the top four. In the Champions League group stage, however, the team delivered a rather average performance, finishing 10th with 8 points. Away from home in the competition, Paris FC played three matches, recording one win, one draw, and one defeat.
Overall, it is worth noting that Paris FC have a strong head-to-head record against Real Madrid. The defeat in the previous match was the first loss in the history of meetings between the two sides. In four encounters overall, Paris FC have recorded two wins, one draw, and one defeat. Matches between these teams are usually open and attacking, with both sides scoring in three of those four meetings.
Probable Lineups
- Real Madrid (W): Misa, Navarro, Mendez, Lakrar, Yasmin, Weir, Dabritz, Angeldal, del Castillo, Feller, Caicedo
- Paris FC (W): Chavas, Greboval, Hocine, N'Dongala, Bogaert, Picard, Korosec, Garbino, Le Moguedec, Mateo, Azzaro
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Real Madrid (W) have won 4 of their last 5 matches.
- 7 of Real Madrid’s last 8 matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
- Paris FC (W) have lost 3 of their last 4 matches.
- Paris FC (W) have won or drawn 3 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings.
- In 3 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings, both teams scored.
Real Madrid (W) — Paris FC (W) Prediction
Both teams approach this match in very different form and with different objectives. Real Madrid are in excellent shape, having won three consecutive matches and holding an advantage from the first leg after a 3–2 away victory. At home, Real Madrid look very confident and remain unbeaten on their own ground in the Champions League this season. Paris FC, on the other hand, arrive after a run of three straight defeats. The team have been eliminated from the Coupe de France and have also lost the first leg, increasing the pressure ahead of this return fixture. However, in the domestic league Paris FC are still fighting for a top-four finish. It is also important to note their generally positive head-to-head record against Real Madrid. Considering the current form of both teams, the result of the first leg, Real Madrid’s strong home performances, and Paris FC’s need to overturn the deficit, this match is expected to be open and attack-minded. Paris FC have no choice but to push forward and chase at least one goal, while Real Madrid, who have been playing attacking football recently, should also have opportunities to score. Taking all these factors into account, we expect an open game with chances at both ends and goals from both sides, as has often been the case in meetings between these two teams. My bet for this match: Both Teams to Score — Yes at odds of 1.62.
