Last night at the Parc des Princes, PSG won 4-2 against Manchester Cityat the end of a stunning match since the Parisians were trailing 0-2 until the 56th minute of play. However, Luis Enrique's gang could have avoided going through this incredible scenario. Indeed, just before half-time, and while neither team had yet taken the advantage, it was Paris which could – or even should – have started the hostilities.
In the 44th minute of play, after a one-two with Kang-In Lee, Nuno Mendes found Bradley Barcola in the area, who then himself served Achraf Hakimi. In form this season, the Moroccan international did not tremble when sending a nice shot – slightly deflected by Gvardiol – into the back of the net.
But the Parisians' joy was only short-lived since the VAR detected an offside by Nuno Mendes, when he recovered the ball sent deep by Lee. After checking by the referee, the goal was canceled, not for a leg, nor a foot, but for a piece of the knee… ” Football has changed », as Kylian Mbappé would say.
Fortunately for PSG, who would have had something to chew on, the tide turned in favor of João Neves and his teammates, who pocketed the three points. Thanks to this important victory, the capital club keeps its destiny in hand and will validate its place in the Champions League play-offs in the event of victory on the Stuttgart lawn next week.
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