Karim Benzema’s 17-minute hat-trick sent the Bernabeu into raptures, as Real Madrid produced the seemingly improbable: recovering from 1-0 down on the night, and 2-0 on aggregate, stunning PSG to progress into the Champions League quarter-finals. The visitors, ahead after Kylian Mbappe’s near-post finish six minutes before half-time, capitulated again. Continue reading “Real Madrid (3) 3-1 (2) PSG: Benzema’s second-half hat-trick secures unlikely comeback”
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Thomas Tuchel made PSG believe, but his time was numbered from the start
Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain have finally announced Thomas Tuchel’s sacking, just four months after the German took them to their first Champions League Final and five days following reports suggesting he’d be imminently replaced by Mauricio Pochettino. It’s a bitter end to a fractious relationship for the 47-year-old, whose time was numbered from day one. Continue reading “Thomas Tuchel made PSG believe, but his time was numbered from the start”
Manchester United 1-3 PSG: 5 Talking Points as Neymar’s brace sinks hosts
Goals from Marquinhos and a Neymar brace helped Paris Saint-Germain to an important 3-1 Champions League away win over Manchester United in their Group H encounter, keeping the group finely poised ahead of next week’s final matchday. What were five talking points from an intriguing affair at Old Trafford, where one side played the final 20 minutes with ten men? Continue reading “Manchester United 1-3 PSG: 5 Talking Points as Neymar’s brace sinks hosts”
RB Leipzig 2-1 PSG: 5 Hits and Flops as Nagelsmann’s men complete frantic comeback
It was a classic tale of two halves at the Red Bull Arena, as RB Leipzig displayed guile and determination to overturn a precarious deficit, beating PSG 2-1 to make Group H an even more intriguing story in this season’s Champions League. Who struggled while others excelled on an evening where last year’s finalists were left with nine men by full-time? Read on for more… Continue reading “RB Leipzig 2-1 PSG: 5 Hits and Flops as Nagelsmann’s men complete frantic comeback”
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 2-1 Atalanta: 5 Talking Points as Choupo-Moting’s late heroics seal comeback
Their mental strength was questioned, some suggested it was arrogance, others described it as being weak or psychologically challenged. Yet, PSG became the first team to book their place in this season’s Champions League semi-finals after a remarkable stoppage-time comeback against an admirable Atalanta display. Continue reading “PSG 2-1 Atalanta: 5 Talking Points as Choupo-Moting’s late heroics seal comeback”
High praise for Osimhen, while Gueye excited by possibility of Koulibaly to PSG
Victor Osimhen has been described as the ‘future Didier Drogba’ by a former teammate, while PSG midfielder Idrissa Gueye is excited by the possibility of compatriot and defender Kalidou Koulibaly potentially joining him in Paris soon.
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3 reasons why PSG must go all out and sign Matthijs de Ligt
With the teenage centre-back still undecided on his future, here are three reasons why Ligue 1 champions PSG must go all out to sign him this summer…
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Reports: Napoli’s Allan eyeing summer move with PSG circling
According to recent reports, the Brazilian midfielder is unsettled in Naples and with Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain among his interested suitors, is angling for a summer switch after this season finishes. Continue reading “Reports: Napoli’s Allan eyeing summer move with PSG circling”
Manchester United 0-2 PSG: Kimpembe and Mbappe silence Ole’s men
Second-half strikes from Presnel Kimpembe – his first PSG goal – as well as a trademark Kylian Mbappé finish mean the Ligue 1 champions earned a valuable two-goal lead going into their last-16 second leg on March 6.
United, who were previously unbeaten in 11 games under caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, ultimately struggled against experienced European opposition.
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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: 5 Hits and Flops
PSG blew Group C wide open after exacting revenge on Liverpool to earn a morale-boosting 2-1 win over Jurgen Klopp’s side on Wednesday evening. Which players struggled while others excelled at the Parc des Princes?
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