Bayern Munich ended a six-year wait for Champions League glory with a hard-earned 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday’s final. What were five talking points as the Bavarians stifled PSG’s creativity enroute to sealing a sweet treble of trophies to finish the campaign on an unforgettable high in Lisbon? Continue reading “Bayern Munich 1-0 PSG: 5 Talking Points as Coman’s strike clinches UCL triumph”
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RB Leipzig 0-3 PSG: 5 Talking Points as Parisians cruise into Champions League Final
Goals from Marquinhos, Angel di Maria and Juan Bernat helped PSG reach their first Champions League Final with a comfortable 3-0 win against a frustrating RB Leipzig display. What were five talking points as Thomas Tuchel’s men eased to a comprehensive semi-final victory here? Continue reading “RB Leipzig 0-3 PSG: 5 Talking Points as Parisians cruise into Champions League Final”
PSG 2-0 Borussia Dortmund: 5 Hits and Flops as Parisians recover to book quarter-final berth
PSG’s Champions League last-16 curse has finally been broken, as first-half goals by Neymar and Juan Bernat helped them overturn a 2-1 first leg deficit to sink Borussia Dortmund, earning a quarter-final berth among Europe’s elite for the first time since 2016. Continue reading “PSG 2-0 Borussia Dortmund: 5 Hits and Flops as Parisians recover to book quarter-final berth”
Monaco 1-4 PSG: Mbappe nets brace against former side as VAR steals show
Kylian Mbappe netted a well-taken brace, Neymar slotted home a penalty while substitute Pablo Sarabia scored with just his second touch of the evening as PSG flexed their strength in depth with a comprehensive 4-1 away win over Monaco – just three days after their frenetic 3-3 draw against them at the Parc des Princes. Continue reading “Monaco 1-4 PSG: Mbappe nets brace against former side as VAR steals show”
Real Madrid 2-2 PSG: 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis
Despite Real Madrid’s two-goal cushion with ten minutes to play, PSG recovered the deficit to confirm their fate as Group A winners and salvage a well-earned point, courtesy of goals from Kylian Mbappe and substitute Pablo Sarabia during a memorable Group A clash. Continue reading “Real Madrid 2-2 PSG: 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis”
Kylian Mbappé scores winner as PSG edge narrow victory, ending 2018 in memorable fashion
Having celebrated his 20th birthday on Thursday, Kylian Mbappé finished 2018 with yet another goal during PSG’s 1-0 home win over Nantes this evening. Continue reading “Kylian Mbappé scores winner as PSG edge narrow victory, ending 2018 in memorable fashion”
PSG 2-1 Liverpool: Bernat and Neymar on target against lacklustre Reds
First-half goals from Juan Bernat and Neymar sealed all three points for Paris Saint-Germain against a disappointing Liverpool side, ensuring they remain in the Champions League while leaving Group C wide open ahead of matchday six. Continue reading “PSG 2-1 Liverpool: Bernat and Neymar on target against lacklustre Reds”
France 4-3 Argentina: Mbappe magic fires Les Bleus into the quarter-finals
Kylian Mbappé scored two and assisted one more as France rallied to prevail over Argentina in a seven-goal thriller to kick off the knockout stage in style. Argentina, who needed a Marcos Rojo late winner just to qualify for the last-16, have been eliminated. Continue reading “France 4-3 Argentina: Mbappe magic fires Les Bleus into the quarter-finals”
Paris Saint-Germain 7-1 Monaco: 5 standout performers as the Parisiens secure title in style
For all its Champions League woes, Paris Saint-Germain maintained ruthless consistency in France. After last season’s disappointing campaign, which saw an impressive Monaco side top the pile, PSG reasserted dominance in the best way possible: regaining the Ligue 1 title with a 7-1 thumping over Leonardo Jardim’s men.
PSG 6-2 Toulouse: Three key talking points
Paris Saint-Germain returned to the top of Ligue 1 in style on Sunday evening, with a 6-2 thrashing of Toulouse. Neymar was influential on his home debut for Unai Emery’s men, who’ll be quietly hoping this is the start of something special in Paris this season.
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