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Paris Saint-Germain won their home game on matchday four of the Champions League against RB Leipzig 1-0 (1-0) (highlights in the video). Neymar scored the goal of the day with a penalty.
In the Group H table, Leipzig and PSG are now tied behind leaders Manchester United (9 points) with six points each, but Leipzig has lost the direct comparison. On Matchday 5, Leipzig will travel to Basaksehir, bottom of the table, while United will host PSG.
“We played an incredibly good game and showed a lot of mentality,” said RB Managing Director Oliver Mintzlaff, praising the team: “That’s why it’s very bitter not to be rewarded for such a great performance in the Champions League finalists of the season before. “
Coach Julian Nagelsmann said: “I think Paris had no real chance in the match and the penalty was a joke. That at the Champions League level, that’s really sad. It was a drink, there was no contact. video has probably been watching another game. Sometimes nuances make a difference and in the end it would have been deserved if we had rewarded each other. Now we have worse cards in the pool, we have to win our two games and I hope Paris does not succeed. . “
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PSG – RB Leipzig: The analysis
While Nagelsmann made three changes to the starting lineup compared to the 1-1 draw against Frankfurt at the weekend, Tuchel converted to six spots after the 3-2 draw against AS Monaco. The last sick Neymar and Mbappé played from the beginning.
The guests followed the game in the early stages and were the most active and energetic team at 4-2-3-1. However, an error in the set-up game led to the early deficit: Sabitzer probably touched Di Maria in the penalty area, Neymar converted the due penalty. To the chagrin of the noisy Tuchel on the bench, PSG allowed themselves to be pushed back, there were almost only offensive actions via the individualists on offense, allowing ample breaks on defense.
Because the back four were very compact in combination with midfield and blocked the center in particular, Leipzig had few good chances despite being overweight. RB rarely caught up, there was a lack of direct play and flanking action. Forsberg had the best chance shortly before the break, but his direct acceptance was far superior.
After the break, Leipzig increased their participation in the counterattack and arrived at one time or another, while Paris increasingly huddled in their own penalty area and left the ball to the guests. Nagelsmann brought in Orban and Kluivert and switched to a three-man chain, and Sörloth arrived during the last quarter hour. The brilliant idea of ball possession kept failing. Poulsen headed just above him after a corner (79).
In the final phase, the game unraveled with many fouls and interruptions. A moderate performance was enough for the extremely passive Parisians to win in the end, because Leipzig lacked means around the opposing penalty area.
PSG – RB Leipzig: the line-ups
Paris: Navas – Florenzi, Diallo, Marquinhos, Bakker – Danilo – Ander Herrera (83. Verratti), Paredes – Di Maria (64. Rafinha), Neymar (90. Sarabia), Mbappé (90. Kean).
Leipzig: Gulacsi – Mukiele (63º Orban), Upamecano, Konate, Angelino – Haidara – Sabitzer, Forsberg (74. Sörloth) – Nkunku, Poulsen, Dani Olmo (64º Kluivert).
Champions League: Group H table
| Rang | Team | Games | S | OR | north | Difference | P |
| 1 | United manchester | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +8 | 9 |
| 2 | Paris saint germain | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 | RB Leipzig | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 6 |
| 4 | Istanbul Basaksehir | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 3 |
PSG – RB Leipzig: The game data
Hill: 1: 0 Neymar (11./FE)
- PSG lost just one of their last 26 home games in the CL group stage (20 wins, 5 draws) – on matchday one this season against Manchester United (1: 2).
- 38% ball possession is the lowest value for PSG in the CL since September 2017 (against Bayern Munich).
- Leipzig already owed the third penalty of this season, the highest with Krasnodar.
- For Neymar it was the first goal in the CL since March (then against BVB).
The star of the game: Neymar (PSG)
The striker was PSG’s most dangerous attacking player, winning half of his massive 30 tackles and bringing relief with his dribbles, taking a total of seven fouls.
The failure of the game: Dani Olmo (RB Leipzig)
He hardly ever came into play on offense, ran out of a shot on goal and only won a weak 22 percent of his first-half games. He only had one good play when he threw Forsberg’s volley just before the break. He made way for Justin Kluivert in the 63rd minute.
The referee: Danny Makkelie (Netherlands)
He got the yellow card for Forsberg after just 90 seconds, a difficult decision. Otherwise always on top, even when it warmed up a bit before the break and in the final phase. The penalty was tricky and seemed correct at the time, but a contact could not be demonstrated beyond doubt in slow motion. Neymar’s shortage in the second half didn’t bother him.
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