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Di Maria back in his comfort zone ahead of Real Madrid encounter

Kris Voakes previews Wednesday's Champions League slate, including the marquee clash between Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.

When Angel di Maria turned in the best spell of his career to lead Real Madrid to a long-awaited 10th Champions League title, his reward was to be exiled and then sold. After an ill-fated move to Manchester United, the Argentine’s summer transfer to Paris Saint-Germain finally teed him up for another tilt at Europe’s biggest prize.

The opportunity to face Madrid adds greater spice to Di Maria’s renaissance story, with PSG hosting the Blancos at Parc des Princes on Wednesday in the first of two Group A clashes.