Paris Saint-Germain, outstanding leader of the French Ligue 1, suffered to win 1-0 at home ‘in extremis’ against Rennes (5th), this Friday at the opening of matchday 24four days before facing Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16.
The capital team Uninspired for much of the match, he had to entrust himself to Kylian Mbappé, who scored in the 90+2 from a pass from Lionel Messi. It was a reward for the insistence of the French attacker, who had had good chances before (41, 61, 63), then without luck.
Paris SG, despite not having a good time this time, consolidated its lead and It is provisionally 16 points higher than the second, Marseille, which closes the day on Sunday at Metz (18th).
Mission accomplished therefore for PSG, who brought forward his game for this day to this Friday to have more time to prepare for the clash against Real Madridon Tuesday at the Parc des Princes, in the highest European tournament.
The last games are being a roller coaster for PSG fans.
After being eliminated on penalties in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France against Nice, Mauricio Pochettino’s team got even last Sunday with a 5-1 win in Lille, but the short victory against Rennes and the way it arrived now add more doubts than confidence.
PSG were at least able to ‘get revenge’ on the only team that has beaten them in Ligue 1 this season. The team from the capital fell 2-0 in October on their visit to Rennes.
– Keylor Navas, very attentive –
Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas He was very attentive throughout the match and perfectly defended his goal.
“Keeping a clean sheet is always a good thing for the defense, which sometimes has a lot of work. Teams that win big trophies always have defensive solidity. That has allowed us to have the possibility of winning at the end of the match”, analyzed the PSG coach, the Argentine Mauricio Pochettino.
Keylor Navas’ game was much brighter than Messi’s, which did not generate great danger. The Argentine’s final assistance allowed him at least a significant contribution to mitigate his lack of effectiveness.
The surprise presence in the eleven of the young Xavi Simons, who started for the first time in a French league match, did not make a great contribution.
Rennes is fifth but its position They are in danger throughout the weekend with Monaco (6th), who host Lorient (17th) on Sunday, just one point behind.
The Breton team could not get close to the Champions League positions eitherwhich scores Nice (3rd), which has 5 points more than Rennes and which visits Lyon on Saturday (8th).
The PSG-Rennes match this Friday was also marked by the protests of the ultras of the local clubwho were not in their background for thirty minutes as a protest and who wore banners that were highly critical of the team’s leaders and players.
Paris Saint-Germain, outstanding leader of the French Ligue 1, suffered to win 1-0 at home ‘in extremis’ against Rennes (5th), this Friday at the opening of matchday 24four days before facing Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16.
The capital team Uninspired for much of the match, he had to entrust himself to Kylian Mbappé, who scored in the 90+2 from a pass from Lionel Messi. It was a reward for the insistence of the French attacker, who had had good chances before (41, 61, 63), then without luck.
Paris SG, despite not having a good time this time, consolidated its lead and It is provisionally 16 points higher than the second, Marseille, which closes the day on Sunday at Metz (18th).
Mission accomplished therefore for PSG, who brought forward his game for this day to this Friday to have more time to prepare for the clash against Real Madridon Tuesday at the Parc des Princes, in the highest European tournament.
The last games are being a roller coaster for PSG fans.
After being eliminated on penalties in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France against Nice, Mauricio Pochettino’s team got even last Sunday with a 5-1 win in Lille, but the short victory against Rennes and the way it arrived now add more doubts than confidence.
PSG were at least able to ‘get revenge’ on the only team that has beaten them in Ligue 1 this season. The team from the capital fell 2-0 in October on their visit to Rennes.
– Keylor Navas, very attentive –
Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas He was very attentive throughout the match and perfectly defended his goal.
“Keeping a clean sheet is always a good thing for the defense, which sometimes has a lot of work. Teams that win big trophies always have defensive solidity. That has allowed us to have the possibility of winning at the end of the match”, analyzed the PSG coach, the Argentine Mauricio Pochettino.
Keylor Navas’ game was much brighter than Messi’s, which did not generate great danger. The Argentine’s final assistance allowed him at least a significant contribution to mitigate his lack of effectiveness.
The surprise presence in the eleven of the young Xavi Simons, who started for the first time in a French league match, did not make a great contribution.
Rennes is fifth but its position They are in danger throughout the weekend with Monaco (6th), who host Lorient (17th) on Sunday, just one point behind.
The Breton team could not get close to the Champions League positions eitherwhich scores Nice (3rd), which has 5 points more than Rennes and which visits Lyon on Saturday (8th).
The PSG-Rennes match this Friday was also marked by the protests of the ultras of the local clubwho were not in their background for thirty minutes as a protest and who wore banners that were highly critical of the team’s leaders and players.
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