Category: UEFA Champions League
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Juventus match stats and viz: Attacking zones, recovery zones, pass map and more
On Wednesday night, there was a match between PSG and Juventus in the UEFA Champions League. Juventus, who had already been eliminated and dropped down to the Europa League, faced the Parisians at their home stadium, the Allianz Arena. PSG, who were tied with Benfica at 14 points, were looking to win by a comfortable…
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Under the microscope: Could Marco Verratti guide PSG to a deep run in the UCL?
Paris Saint Germain had a disappointing campaign in Europe last season as they were dumped out of the Round of 16 by eventual winners, Real Madrid. Despite leading the tie 2-0 on aggregate in the second leg, they somehow conceded thrice in the last half hour and got eliminated. While Kylian Mbappe was the star…
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Transfer Talk: Nordi Mukiele – The RB Leipzig right-back set to sign for PSG
This season, Paris Saint-Germain’s transfer strategy has changed significantly as a result of the hiring of Luis Campos as their new Sporting Director. They opted to recruit young players with potential in the form of Vitinha from FC Porto and, more recently, Hugo Ekitike from Stade de Reims, beating Newcastle United for his signature. Another…
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Transfer Talk: Dodo – Could the Brazilian serve as Achraf Hakimi’s deputy at PSG?
Paris Saint Germain have solved a right-back problem that has plagued them for several seasons last summer after the acquisition of Achraf Hakimi from Inter Milan proved to be successful. At the left-back position as well, Nuno Mendes’ arrival from Sporting CP seems to have solved the issue. While Juan Bernat can deputise at left-back,…
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Under the microscope: Can Pablo Sarabia fill in Ángel Di María’s shoes at PSG?
Paris Saint Germain have a phenomenal front three of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar Jr. Last season, it may have taken a few months longer than expected for the superstar trio to click on the pitch, but by that point, Les Parisiens were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 by…
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Transfer Talk: Wilfred Ndidi – Could he be the man to reinforce the defensive midfield position at PSG?
For a long time now, Paris Saint Germain have had midfielders who have just not been of the required calibre to compete in the latter stages of the Champions League (with the exception of Marco Verratti). Their current crop of midfielders includes Danilo Pereira, Georginio Wijnaldum, Ander Herrera and Idrissa Gueye, all of whom are…
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Transfer Talk: Naby Keita – The Liverpool man who could strengthen PSG’s midfield this summer
Despite clinching their 10th Ligue 1 title, Paris Saint Germain failed on the continental stage once again, having been knocked out by eventual winners, Real Madrid, in the Round of 16. To improve their hopes of achieving glory in Europe, the French Champions somehow managed to retain Kylian Mbappe after it looked certain that he…
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Transfer Talk: Robert Lewandowski – A potential replacement if Kylian Mbappe leaves PSG
Paris Saint-Germain are going all out to keep Kylian Mbappe, whose contract will expire in June, making him a free agent. The capital club is willing to go to any length to convince the French international to sign a new contract. The Frenchman’s contract with the French giants is set to end in June, and…
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Under the microscope: Is Danilo better off as a centre-back than a midfielder?
PSG signed Danilo on loan in October 2020, and he was often used as a centre-back under now-Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel. Fast-forward one season, and the 30-year old is Mauricio Pochettino’s most-used defensive midfielder and one who is adding goals to his game at an impressive rate. PSG made his deal permanent before the 2021…
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Under the microscope: Does Julian Draxler deserve a spot in the starting XI?
A once highly touted Bundesliga talent from Schalke has slowly fallen off the radar, despite playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world. Just months after Julian Draxler’s arrival in Paris, Neymar arrived with a record transfer fee to play in Draxler’s position of left-wing. Draxler was almost immediately overshadowed by Neymar, and…