Category: UEFA Champions League
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Under the microscope: Nuno Mendes – PSG’s young full-back to be one of the best in the world
Nuno Mendes rose through the youth ranks at Sporting CP before making his debut for the club during the 2019-20 campaign. He became a key member of the club’s starting XI the following season. Mendes’ impressive performances earned him a place in Portugal’s squad for Euro 2020 and caught the attention of several of Europe’s…
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Transfer Talk: PSG eyeing a move for AC Milan winger Rafael Leao
AC Milan winger, Rafael Leao, is having an excellent season with 11 goals and six assists across all competitions, and rumors are circulating about interest from big clubs in Europe. One such club interested in the winger is Paris Saint-Germain. Rafael Leao, 22, is into his third season with AC Milan, having joined from Ligue…
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Under the microscope: How PSG’s backline crumbled against Real Madrid
Real Madrid staged a staggering comeback in the second leg of their Round-of-16 second-leg clash against Paris Saint-Germain last week in the UEFA Champions League. Los Blancos won the game 3-1 and sealed the tie 3-2 on aggregate to book their place in the quarter-finals of the European competition. Real Madrid started on a positive…
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Real Madrid vs PSG Preview: Shot maps, xG timeline and more – what do the stats say?
Paris Saint-Germain will visit the Santiago Bernabeu to face Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday night, looking to take advantage of their 1-0 lead from the first leg at the Parc des Princes. A Kylian Mbappe strike in the dying moments was all that stood between the…
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Under the microscope: Marco Verratti – Paris Saint-Germain’s midfield magician one of the best in the world
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti is, without a doubt, one of the best midfielders in world football, and he proved that on Tuesday night in the Champions League with an outstanding display against LaLiga giants, Real Madrid. The 29-year-old, who helped Italy to a famous European Championship win at Wembley last summer, ran the show…
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UCL Stats Gallery: xT creation zones, set-pieces and more from PSG vs Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe scored a brilliant goal in stoppage time as Paris Saint-Germain beat the 13-time Champions League winners Real Madrid in the first leg of their last-16 tie. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest, including; * shot maps * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines * defensive duels *…
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PSG vs Real Madrid Preview: Shot map, attacking metrics and more – what do the stats say?
The UEFA Champions League returns for the first time in 2022 on Tuesday night when Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid lock horns, with both teams looking to secure an advantage in the first leg of their last-16 tie. The home side finished second in Group A to secure their spot in the first knockout round, while 13-time…
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Transfer Talk: Will Pochettino bring Ndombele to PSG?
With a few days remaining until the January transfer window closes, Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain remain in talks over the possible transfer of midfielder Tanguy Ndombele. Antonio Conte’s arrival at Tottenham Hotspur has done little to improve Tanguy Ndombele’s form, and the Italian coach has all but given up on the French midfielder, leaving…
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Under the microscope: Can Achraf Hakimi prove his money’s worth
Achraf Hakimi arrived last June from Inter Milan for a transfer fee of £60 million. Hakimi was awarded an opportunity to join La Fábrica, the world-renowned Real Madrid player development center, when he was just an eight-year-old. After playing for 10 years in the youth system, he was eventually promoted to the reserves. However, when…
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Under the microscope: Marvellous Marquinhos – PSG’s defensive anchor
Marquinhos started his career as a midfielder, but featured at right-back for Roma and initially at PSG as well, before becoming a recognized centre-back for club and country. Tuchel took him back to the future by playing him in midfield, notably in the 2019-20 campaign, and the Brazilian unsurprisingly excelled. Marquinhos is naturally a centre-back,…