The French team does not pass the tie (1-1) in their visit to the Benfica field
The Argentine star scored a great goal from outside the area, but it was not enough
And Lionel Messi brilliant, but insufficient for the Paris Saint-Germain. The Argentine star showed on another European night that he has recovered his best level. In his team’s visit to the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon this Wednesday, he scored another goal to frame and add to the endless Youtube videos of his best plays. But his enormous talent was insufficient for the Parisian team to prevail against a solid Benfica (1-1).
The Portuguese team started the game better planted on the field, forcing numerous losses from PSG. Striker Gonzalo Ramos warned in minute 7 with a one-on-one with Donnarumma and a few minutes later with a distant shot. Along with Messi, the Italian goalkeeper was the best player for the Parisians during the first half. Benfica dominated the match, but forgave. And that is fatal when you have the current Ballon d’Or in front of you.
Halfway through the first half, the former Barça captain completed a quick combination with Mbappé and Neymar sending the squad a shot with a subtle touch from outside the area. This genius of the Argentine left Benfica touched and gave oxygen to a PSG that took control.
One part for each team
But the people from Lisbon did not lower their arms before a Parisian team that showed their lights and shadows one more night. Has a crushing punch, but he falters in both game construction and defensive forcefulness. Thanks to this, the Portuguese equalized a few minutes before the break with a poisoned cross that Danilo – a midfielder converted into a central defender – pushed into his own goal.
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After a bad first half, PSG felt good about the break and regained the initiative. He had his clearest chance in minute 48 with a spectacular Chilean of Neymar that ended up on the crossbar. The “10” again generated danger with a distant free kick shortly after. The second goal of the team owned by Qatar seemed to be a matter of time.
However the Trident Messi-Neymar-Mbappé He hit two unexpected obstacles: his mistake in front of goal in the second half and the brilliant performance of the Greek goalkeeper Vlachodimos. These prevented the French from scoring the second despite their numerous chances. His coach Christophe Galtier replaced Messi ten minutes before the end. A change that favored PSG settling for a draw that leaves them co-leader of group H with 7 points, the same as Benfica.