Juventus – PSG Cheat Sheet (1-2): Mini PSG, Maximum Danger

The Game: Two Parisian Eclairs and not many

Despite Neymar’s absence, Christophe Galtier decided to renew the 4-3-1-2 with Carlos Soler as playmaker, but between the Spaniard and the Brazilian, there is a world of difference that Paris could see on Wednesday. Less dominant in the middle and terribly imprecise at the start of the match, the Parisians combine to hurt better in the transition.

Players: Mbappe Football Show

He found his left side, much to the chagrin of his immediate opponents. After a complicated start to the match, Kylian Mbappé scored a nimble goal, between superb hooks and a superb shot. He was the only one who really rocked the coconut tree while Lionel Messi was more of a springboard than a gaming accelerator.

In the middle, everyone, especially Carlos Soler, suffered without an effect, and Renato Sanchez continues to disappoint. Responsible for the Torino goal, Juan Bernat missed his tally, especially since the entry of Nuno Mendes, the top scorer, pressured his shortcomings. On the Juventus side, Adrien Rabiot showed an interesting activity, as did Juan Cuadrado.

Crazy Sequence: When Galtaire learned about Benfica’s score

Stats: 12

It was twelve consecutive games that PSG failed to keep a clean sheet abroad in C1. Paris even finished this season in the group stage without a clean sheet around the clock. A terrible record for any title contender, even with the best attack in the world.

Picture “Catch Me If You Can”

Announcement: Christophe Galtier (Paris Saint-Germain coach)

Question: Paris cursed or guilty?

Maybe a little bit of both. Christophe Galtier is not wrong in pointing out that the Parisian group role is excellent in accounting and loaded with symbolism unprecedented for French football. With these 14 points, Paris performs better than Real Madrid or Manchester City in the less open pools. Cursed, Paris have crossed paths with Benfica whose team in the draw cannot seem to be underestimated, just like Napoli. Damn, it’s hard to anticipate this crazy scenario, and even more correct it.

But Paris is also guilty. Because this return match against Benfica (1-1) should not have escaped Galtier’s forces. Because his defensive base is not worthy of a real candidate for the final coronation. And because Paris still lacks the controls in the game despite the presence of three unusual stars. If Benfica’s first place is a miracle given the evening before, it rewards a clear philosophy and a collective vision far above that seen in Paris in recent weeks.