Find the Flashscore France editorial notes for the Matchday 7 match of the Champions League group stage between Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, this Wednesday at the Parc des Princes.
Donnarumma (6) – Hakimi (7), Marquinhos (6), Pacho (6), Mendes (6) – Ruiz (5), Vitinha (7), Neves (8) – Lee (5), Doué (6), Barcola (7).
Substitutes: Dembélé (7), Zaire-Emery (6), Ramos (6), Hernandez (5)
Ederson (3) – Nunes (3), Dias (5), Akanji (5), Gvardiol (4) – Kovacic (4) – Foden (6), Silva (5), De Bruyne (6), Savinho (4) – Haaland (6).
Subs : Grealish (6), Lewis (3), Gundogan (4), McAtee (3), Stones (4)
-The MVP: Joao Neves
He gained momentum throughout the match, the Portuguese pulled out all the stops in the second half. Despite the two goals conceded, Neves managed to sound the revolt thanks to his activity with and without the ball in the midfield. And, to top it all off, it was he who put his team in front on the scoreboard with a superb diving header.
The boss(es): Bradley Barcola & Ousmane Dembélé
Difficult to put one above the other, although the return of Dembélé did a lot of good for his teammates in the offensive animation of the game. The two once again proved this Wednesday evening that they were capable of being decisive in major meetings. Above all, they dared and were rewarded. Scorers in quick succession, Dembélé and Barcola turned the match into an irrational one by giving hope to the Parc des Princes. More than ever, No. 10 of Luis Enrique is in the process of changing dimensions within his team.
The pleasant surprise: the Parisian mentality
A few years ago, PSG might have completely given up by being down 2-0 like this. But this evening, Luis Enrique’s collective believed in him despite the cruelty of the events. It is perhaps a victory that is more psychological than tactical-technical. However, we must not neglect the very good animation put in place which foiled City. On the other hand, it is certain that this team has great resources.
The disappointment: Mancunian game animation
We knew the Citizens were struggling since the fall, despite the recent uptick in form. This Wednesday evening, the men of Pep Guardiola have not found the solution in the head and in the feet. They clearly suffered repeated attacks in the second half and were never able to get their hands on the rhythm of the match.
