Actions subject to discussion. Uninspired against the goal against Athletic Bilbao, Paris Saint-Germain was not helped by the refereeing either. At the whistle for the match, Daniel Siebert did no favors for Luis Enrique’s players this Wednesday evening in the Champions League. On several occasions, the German could have made decisions in favor of the Parisians, with two particularly contentious situations.
Starting with a penalty. On a long cross from Nuno Mendes, the ball arrives at the feet of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on the right side. The Georgian winger crosses without control towards João Neves, who is roughly shoved in the back by Yuri Berchiche before falling to the pitch.
The leather finally returned to Senny Mayulu who saw his left-footed attempt repelled by Unai Simon, decisive once again. Still on the ground, the Portuguese midfielder gets up and demands nothing, but the fault seems clear. Not enough to give Daniel Siebert a reason to whistle, let alone stop the game to watch the video.
The Basques could also have finished the match numerically inferior. Earlier in the match, at the half-hour mark, Marquinhos received a severe sole above the ankle from Oihan Sancet. An intervention which, according to the regulations, could well have earned a red card.
Here again, the referee did not flinch, and the Brazilian defender of PSG was even forced out with an injury, replaced by Illia Zabarnyi at the break. The Parisians were finally held in check (0-0) this evening.
