2023-12-21 01:03:08
Le Paris FC se replace en éliminant le Real Madrid. Federico Pestellini / Panoramic / Federico Pestellini / Glenn Gervot / Panoramic / Glenn Gervot
For the second time in the space of a week, the Parisians defeated Real Madrid, this time by the narrowest of margins (0-1).
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The daring Gaëtane Thiney
Facing Real Madrid this evening, far from home, the Parisians did not create plenty of opportunities. For a long time, a scenario resulting in a goalless draw seemed logical, even rather flattering for the visitors. But that was without counting on the captain of the French team, who is playing her eighth season with the PFC. After having signed clever discounts throughout the evening for his partners on the attacking front, Gaëtane Thiney was decisive in the 79th minute. With a daring panenka, the 38-year-old gave a definitive advantage to her team, which will count for the race to the round of 16.
Paris FC is repositioning itself
Thanks to this victory against the Merengue, the second in the space of a week, Paris FC has written a beautiful page in its history. But he also allowed himself to believe in qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Champions League. While they had no points on their record two matches ago, they now have six. And took the opportunity to get closer to Häcken (second, seven points), who lost to Chelsea (first, eight points). The Parisiennes will travel to the Swedes on January 24, before hosting the Blues on January 30 for a match which promises to be decisive.
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The Merengue (already) eliminated
Last season, Real Madrid had already seen its European journey come to an end in the group stages. But at the time, the Madrilenians had finished with eight points on the clock, despite the presence in their group of Chelsea and PSG, two contenders for final victory. This year, after a draw that seemed less strong, the king’s club could reasonably hope to qualify. A hope (already) destroyed by this defeat, the third in four matches. With just one small point taken but seven goals conceded, waking up may be difficult tomorrow morning. Especially in view of the comparison with the eternal rival, FC Barcelona, reigning champion and first in its group.
Clara Mateo could have been expensive
If the first and only goal of the game was scored so late (79th), it is also because the offensives of both camps have long lacked efficiency in front of goal. On the Parisian side, Clara Mateo represented the difficulties to materialize. Not stingy with her efforts, she unfortunately missed some big chances, notably in the 50th when, alone at the penalty spot, her attempt went into the stands. She was also sometimes technically clumsy, despite the spaces left by Carmona on the right side of the Madrid defense.
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