Are They Ready To Win It?
That would be another question we would have to keep asking till PSG and Manchester City are out of the UEFA Champions League and as long as they are in it, we would never stop asking if this could be their year.
PSG played on home turf against the record holder, Real Madrid with all eyes fixated on what the outcome of the game would be. PSG are hoping to win the Champions League and that's why Lionel Messi was added to their ranks. They have come so close in recent years but always left in tears and the notable one was the collapse at the hands of Barcelona that year after it looked like they would win it.
PSG are desperate to win it and with Real Madrid standing in between that dream, they took a giant step in the right direction by winning against Real Madrid at Parc des Princes in Paris. Thanks to Kylian Mbappe's last-minute goal, it would have been another night of worry for the fans. It's not as though the game had been won since it's a game of two legs, but you can expect Real Madrid to also fight back on their home turf.
A lot of criticism had gone and had been directed towards Lionel Messi because of his below-par performances in PSG colours. A lot of theories had been raised with so many people said he isn't happy in Paris and with his efforts in front of the goal being in sharp contrast to what we have been used to, it calls for worrying signs but most people need to understand that Lionel Messi isn't 25 anymore.
Two of the greatest footballers of all time; Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are both struggling to replicate their formative years' performances and rightly so. Even the best struggles sometimes and they won't always have those legs to carry them through due to age. They should both be celebrated rather than criticized but I believe they are both used to it because they have set the bar too high and now the fans expected them to perform magic every time they touch the ball since that's what they have treated us to over the years.
A lot has been said about Kylian Mbappe and maybe it's the time for him to step up since the era of the dynamic duo; Ronaldo and Messi are ending gradually. Messi missed a penalty against Real Madrid in this match and it happens to most top players. Ronaldo also missed a penalty against Middlesbrough as well. They have shown that they are just human like everyone, so it's time for others to step up as these amazing athletes gradually allow their influence on the field of play to wane but I believe they both still command a great level of admiration and talent and won't bow out easily.
Kylian Mbappe won the game against Real Madrid with practically the last kick of the game to hand PSG a step closer into the Quarter-Finals as they hold the advantage before the second leg next month.
Another team that would love to dream this season is Manchester City. They easily put Sporting Lisbon to the sword and I wasn't expecting anything less, anyway. Mahrez, Bernardo Silva's double, Foden and Sterling's goal all but dented the dream of Sporting Lisbon this term because there is no way they would overturn that 5-0 advantage against Guardiola's men. I know predictions in football can be very tricky but I am calling this one...there is no way back for Sporting Lisbon in the second Leg.
Guardiola's men were in devastating form as they made sure they left no stone unturned as they aim to make history by winning the Champions League title for the first time in their history. It would be a long road ahead, no doubt but if they keep up with this form they might get into another final and hopefully, it won't be Chelsea they would meet at the final again.
Guardiola has won everything with City but the only thing missing to add to their boast is the Champions League title and they would go the extra mile, hopefully, to achieve it this term but we have been used to Manchester City getting close only to have it end in tear and how interesting would it be to have both teams, fighting for their maiden Champions League title slug it out at the final; PSG v Manchester City - if only this was a movie script.
Manchester City edged close after a comprehensive thrashing of Lisbon and we await what lies ahead.
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The defensive work of Real Madrid cost them control of the ball and cost them the match against Paris Saint-Germain, a scenario that became usual for Carlo Ancelotti in front of the big teams
That's right. In UCL, there can be no moment for lack of concentration. Madrid paid the price for that.
Don't think they have enough quality even though they have Messi and Neymar. I would look no further than Liverpool or City.
I am in support... With what Salzburg showed Bayern tonight, I would be tipping Liverpool or City again too. Real Madrid still have a fighting chance once they overcome PSG in the second leg.
Well said! My bet is on Liverpool FC this season. I just hope they lift the trophy in the end. Watching them win Inter Milan was delighting.
It was a very narrow win for the French side but I supported Manchester City though. Let's just watch and see what happens in the return leg. I'm not writing if City just yet.
As for PSG, they won't win the trophy this year.
He said they won't win it this year 😂😂😂🤣😂
Yes 😂
Liverpool FC for the victory!!
Hahahaha. Until then...
Missing a penalty is a normal process,
Like elephants also slide in the dirt, but in some points, some critic fans act like, Messi Cant Miss a shot, ha ha..
Large teams hold the potential to win, and they are likely to win, lets see what happens next.:)
Hahaha they expected him and Ronaldo never to miss anything but that's not possible. I really can't wait to see what the second leg unfolds.
Sure.
Lets hope for the best.
Absolutely.
PSG have always been pretenders and j don't expect anything different. They have not just met a strong enough team (I expect that in the next round).
Messi is great going forward but completely shambolic tracking back. With the high intensity of the knockouts, teams will outwork them.
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Although they drew yesterday, i still feel bayern are favorites
I feel so too. Let's hope they get the job done in the second leg.
i hope they don’t, i root for underdogs😅
Lmao... Team underdogs.
Also a Barca fan, so 8-2 is always on my mind
Ouch. What a moment in history that was.
PSG seem to have a low of diminishing returns case happening. I'd actually argue that they might not have been as in control if Neymar started. Having a star in your team is good but not too many. When the MSN were pulling it off they were putting some defensive work, I saw Mbappe and Messi quitting tracking back too soon into the game. Yes they beat City, but they were dominated. I'd argue, if the front three stars are willing to put more defensive work, they could win it.
That's true. The defensive aspect of things left unattended to which makes the team suffer. And they don't score a lot of goals to make up for that deficit either. I totally agree with this.
We can theoretically get a PSG vs. Man City final because of how they draw teams is that correct? I'd actually love to see that. I'm intrigued to see just how much the referee would be making from the auction between PSG and Man City before the game to get the referee on the side.
Jokes aside, both teams would be playing the hearts out. I'm sure all players and coaches would have huge bonuses for PSG and City if they can win the Champions League.
Absolutely hahahahaha. They would get massive bonus for delivering such feat to a club that has waited this long to have it. They would also go into history .. straight up.
I am excited to see PSG's progress next.
They would have to overcome Real Madrid in the second leg first.