PSG experienced its first hitch of the season this Sunday evening, at the Parc des Princes. But the Parisians were able to avoid defeat by grabbing the point of a draw against a solid Monaco team (1-1). In the role of Zorro: Neymar. The Brazilian, author of the equalizing goal on penalty, was however not the shooter designated by Christophe Galtier. However, Kylian Mbappé left it to the Brazilian to convert the attempt he himself had obtained, as confirmed by the Parisian coach after the meeting.
“The hierarchy was Kylian 1 and Ney 2 but they exchanged and Ney made the decision to shoot, explained Galtier at the microphone of Prime Video. Kylian went to congratulate him with a big smile. The most important thing is that he shot and scored and Kylian who congratulated him. “A few minutes later at a press conference, the Parisian coach gave much the same speech, adding despite everything the aspect of “reality of the moment of the match” to try to explain why his players agreed to not respecting the initial hierarchy.
Two weeks after PSG’s big victory against Montpellier (5-2), the shadow of the “penalty gate” affair could once again have hovered over the Porte de Saint-Cloud enclosure. But not at all. The two players opted for frank camaraderie this time around. While Kylian Mbappé was not particularly successful this Sunday evening, he therefore gave his friend the opportunity to score his 6th goal of the season in Ligue 1.
Just after the penalty was awarded by referee Benoît Bastien, after consulting the VAR, we saw Neymar and Mbappé clap hands. A friendly exchange that sounded like a “go ahead” from Bondy’s crack. The former Barcelonan then went to the penalty spot at a run and did not tremble in front of the Monegasque goalkeeper Alexander Nübel (1-1, 70th).
Following this, Neymar and Mbappé exchanged a knowing look accompanied by a hug all smiles after the achievement of the Seleçao player. The episode seems well behind them.