This is literally the worst performance.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG0) lost 1-4 to Newcastle United in the second스포츠토토 match of Group F of the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League (UCL) held at St. James Park in Newcastle, England on the 5th (Korean time). The home team, Newcastle, was 4
. -The 3-3 formation was used. The top three consisting of Alexandre Isaac, Anthony Gordon, and Miguel Almiron aimed at PSG’s goal. Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes, and Sean Longstaff were selected in the midfield. The back four was Dan. It consisted of Byrne, Fabian Shea, Jamal Russelles, and Kieran Trippier. The goalkeeper’s gloves were worn by Nick Pope. The
away team, PSG, faced off with a 4-2-3-1 formation. Gonzalo Hamus was at the forefront, with the second line. Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, and Randal Kolo Muani were selected. Manuel Ugarte and Jair Emery started in the third line. The back four consisted of Lucas Hernández, Milan Skriniar, Marquinhos, and Ashraf Hakimi. The goal was guarded by Gianluigi Donnarumma.
On this day, Newcastle disrupted PSG’s build-up with strong forward pressure. In the 17th minute of the first half, Aleksandr Isaac threatened PSG’s goal with a powerful shot. Gianluigi Donnarumma made a save, but the ball went to Miguel Almiron, who was running into the box. Almiron scored the first goal with an accurate shot into the net. Marquinhos’ missed pass prior to Isaac’s shot was fatal.
Then, in the 39th minute, Newcastle received a free kick. Kieran Trippier’s cross almost led to PSG’s own goal, but Donnarumma saved it. The next shot was blocked by Donnarumma, and the subsequent cross was headed by Dan Byrne. The ball went into the goal, but the assistant referee declared offside. Afterwards, the referee communicated with the video review system (VAR) room and ruled that it was not offside. In the end, Newcastle’s second goal was recognized.
In the 5th minute of the second half, Trippier delivered a sharp penetration pass, and Sean Longstaff, who was penetrating into the box, scored the third goal by breaking through Donnarumma. It was the moment when PSG completely collapsed. With one pass, PSG’s defense became useless.
PSG quickly made up for a goal six minutes later. Lucas Hernández, who took part in the attack, received a roving pass from Jair Emery and scored a header. It was a valuable make-up goal, cleverly penetrating the offside line.
Afterwards, Mbappe worked hard and knocked on Newcastle’s goal. However, the make-up goal was meaningless, and Newcastle scored the fourth goal in extra time in the second half. The ball was taken during PSG’s build-up, and Fabian Shea’s powerful right-footed shot split into PSG’s net. Mbappe couldn’t do anything, and Newcastle’s home fans went crazy. In the end, Newcastle won 4-1.
PSG was lethargic throughout the game. After the game, soccer statistics media ‘Foot Mob’ gave Mbappe a rating of 6.6. Except for Lucas Hernández, who scored a make-up goal, all of them had ratings below 6 points.
It didn’t look like the strongest team in France. After welcoming the Qatar Investment Authority as its new owner in 2011, PSG became one of the world’s best teams based on its powerful financial power. The team was developed by recruiting the world’s best stars, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Edinson Cavani. In 2017, Neymar, Brazil’s top star, and Mbappe, the future of France, were recruited at the same time. Then, in 2021, Lionel Messi was recruited and the strongest triangle was formed.
