Matches between Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are among the most thrilling and competitive European encounters in recent years, due to the dramatic events and star names on the pitch, with many matches between the two teams etched in the memory of fans, especially in the UEFA Champions League.

One of the most notable matches was the Round of 16 clash in the 2021/2022 Champions League season, when Karim Benzema turned the tables on Paris Saint-Germain with a stunning hat-trick in the second half of the return leg, granting Real Madrid a ticket to advance despite the presence of the trio Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe in the French team.

We cannot forget the 2018 encounter, which saw Cristiano Ronaldo shine and lead the royal team to overcome Paris both home and away, on his way to winning the club's thirteenth title.

On the other hand, Paris Saint-Germain achieved a remarkable victory in the group stage of the 2019 season, when they defeated Real Madrid 3-0 at the Parc des Princes, in a night where Angel Di Maria excelled significantly.

Statistically, the two teams have met in 12 official matches, with Real Madrid winning 5 encounters, compared to 4 victories for Paris, while 3 matches ended in a draw, and each team scored 16 goals in these encounters, reflecting the great competitiveness between them, despite Real Madrid's superiority in knockout matches.

Karim Benzema tops the list of scorers in these encounters with 5 goals, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe with 3 goals each.

The statistics of both clubs against competing teams from their countries show Real Madrid's dominance over French clubs with 20 wins in 36 matches, while Paris achieved 19 victories in 43 matches against Spanish clubs.