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the Messi was Jesus, Paris still (too) sluggish

The winning entry of Gabriel Jesus, the activity of Riyad Mahrez, but also the laborious performance of PSG: find the Tops and Flops of this match between Manchester City and PSG (2-1).

Tops

Jesus, Guardiola’s winning coaching
Manchester City may have greatly dominated PSG, he had to wait until the last half hour to really make the difference. And if the Cityzens won, they can thank Gabriel Jesus, the only change made by Guardiola in this meeting. Entered at 54e minute instead of Zinchenko, the Brazilian energized the local attack by his deep runs. Involved on the tying goal with an unintentional surrender for Sterling, he himself scored on the 2e by showing lucidity in the face of Navas. A decisive entry to use this PSG.

SEE AS ​​WELL – Gabriel Jesus de Palmeiras’ journey to Manchester City

Mahrez has made Paris suffer again
Executioner of PSG in the semi-final of the Champions League last spring (3 goals scored), Riyad Mahrez was still twirling on his right wing. Making Nuno Mendes suffer, he was the one who tried his luck the most on goal (5 strikes) and called on Keylor Navas. He is also the one who was the author of the superb reversal towards Bernardo Silva on the 2e but de City.

The City of Guardiola knew how to exploit the Parisian flaws
In this meeting, City was able to show patience to end up beating Paris. First striking by the short game, Guardiola’s men found the key through the long game and game reversals that often unbalanced the Parisian team. The two goals scored come from similar actions with balls in the back of the defense which hit the mark. Paris could only abdicate.

Mbappé, not just
Before this turnaround, Kylian Mbappé believed he was still the hero of this PSG. After a golden opportunity missed before the break on a shot too curled (44th), he was more clinical from the start by winning his duel with Ederson (50e). Son 29e goal in 50 C1 matches. Unfortunately, his calls, his runs, his dribbling were not enough.

Flops

Paris has disappointed again
In this big Champions League match, PSG was expected to repeat their feat of the first leg against Manchester City (2-0). Except that the Parisians were not at the level. During most of the meeting, they endured numerous opposing waves without being able to get their heads out of the water. Blame it on too many technical shortcomings on the restart and a defense that ended up breaking in front of the opposing talent.

PSG have again shown their lack of a game plan
By wanting to align Mbappé, Messi and Neymar together, PSG loses its balance. And it was seen again on the lawn of the Etihad Stadium. If the Parisians seemed solid at first, they ended up logically bending. Solidarity was not enough as the team found themselves cut in two with the attackers’ lack of withdrawal. The difference was obvious in terms of effort compared to much more organized Cityzens. A setback that is not illogical.

Messi and Neymar too imprecise
They were expected to be the artists capable of destabilizing this City defense. If they sometimes combined well, Lionel Messi and Neymar spoiled some interesting situations. We can think of this lack of promptness of the Argentinian when entering the area (59e) or, even more, this big opportunity missed by the Brazilian when the score was 1-1 (74e). Paris was then punished.

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