2023-12-09 23:57:29
Mbappé, silent today. Federico Pestellini / Federico Pestellini / Panoramic
Winner of Nantes this Saturday (2-1), at the Parc des Princes, PSG stocked up on points and confidence before battling Borussia on Wednesday, in the Champions League.
A good thing done. Four days before its match in Dortmund, in the Champions League, PSG won against Nantes (2-1) this Saturday, during the 15th day of Ligue 1. Bradley Barcola and Randal Kolo Muani for the Parisian scorers , Mustafa Mohamed having equalized time for the Canaries, ninth in Ligue 1. In the standings, Paris consolidates its leading position before Nice-Reims on Sunday (1 p.m.). Above all, a match without any new injuries and during which Luis Enrique, who again innovated in his 11, was able to revive the returning Marquinhos (starter) and Warren Zaire-Emery (entered during the game). Paris not brilliant or convincing, but the Spanish coach could not dream of better before facing Borussia in a match which will determine the European future of Paris Saint-Germain.
Luis Enrique’s experiments
If the Nantes pattern was relatively clear, with the same 11 as against Nice (1-0) with one exception (Chirivella forfeited, Moutoussamy started), that of PSG was more difficult to decipher. Ramos and Kolo Muani on the bench. A choice. Dembélé too, just to prepare Dortmund where he will be suspended. Lee often on the right, Barcola on the left and Vitinha and Soler in front of Ugarte. Lots of permutations, three-way defense with the ball, four-way, without. And a first entry opportunity for PSG, Mbappé losing a face-to-face with Lafont (1st). Behind, Paris besieged Nantes’ half of the field, without however creating any danger. Mollet put Tenas, starting in the absence of Donnarumma (suspended) and Navas (back), to contribute, but the Parisian domination was clear and strong. For the rest, fortunately the CUP set the mood. For the rest we were completely bored. At least until this flash from Barcola, who found the small opposite net from Lafont after a one-two with Vitinha (1-0, 41st). Bright.
Magnificent response from the ex-Lyonnais, clumsy as possible against Newcastle (1-1) and who was forced to give up his place in the 12th minute at Le Havre (0-2), after the expulsion of Donnarumma. His first goal in Parisian colors. A good omen before Dortmund. In the meantime, this goal woke up PSG and even the Park for the last minutes of this soporific first period, with Paris-SG in control at the break (1-0 MT).
Kolo Muani offers three points to PSG
Same appearance at the restart, with ultra-dominant Parisians. Not in the air, with Barcola beaten by Mohamed with a header from a corner (1-1, 56th). Cold snap at the Parc des Princes. Enough to give ideas to Mohamed, who dreamed of a double (57th). Barcola was also close, even closer, he who drilled on the left without managing to hit the target (58th). A little greedy? At the hour mark, “Lucho” launched “WZE” to the delight of the supporters. The 17-year-old’s rating is looking good… Dembélé also returned (68th), before Asensio and Kolo Muani (79th). Winning coaching. Free kick from Lee headed by Hernandez, Lafont pushed back at the feet of “RKM” who did not ask any questions (2-1, 83rd). Kolo Muani offered the 3-1 goal on a plate to Asensio, who… sent the ball into the stands (85th). The FCN on the verge of rupture, Lafont seeing the strikes follow one another. Tenas had the opportunity to catch one, just to warm up, and the referee could whistle the end of the match (2-1).
Heading for Dortmund and Signal Iduna Park. In the event of victory, PSG will be first in the group and qualified for the round of 16 of C1. In the event of a draw or defeat, we will have to look at Newcastle-Milan, at the same time. Everything is still possible, or almost, Paris Saint-Germain can finish in the first three places in Group F. Tournant.
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