ANGEL ASKED TO FILL NEYMAR’S BIG BOOTS

PSG v REAL MADRID CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUND OF 16, KO 7.45PM ANGEL DI MARIA will be given the task of replacing Neymar as Paris Saintgermain bid to knock Real Madrid out of the Champions League.

The £199million superstar (above) will miss the Parc des Princes clash tonight after undergoing foot surgery back home in Brazil.

So former Manchester United star Di Maria will be deployed in attack as the Ligue 1 leaders bid to overcome a 3-1 first leg deficit.

“Di Maria is ready,” said PSG coach Unai Emery. “He knows what the Champions League is about, the very high level. Everyone wants to do well but especially Di Maria (above right). He will be starving.

“Our team, even without Neymar, is able to beat the best Real Madrid team. You play a game with your head and your heart. Heart will be the most important thing.”

Brazilian Dani Alves added: “With Neymar, PSG is stronger, but we are still strong without him.

“There are two options: either we sit and cry, or we stand on our feet and fight. I chose the second option. I speak practically every day with him. We have made a deal – we will meet up again later in this competition.”