MANCHESTER UNITED VS PSG: RED DEVILS HAVE A HEFTY TASK IN FRONT TO QUALIFY

11 games unbeaten run, terrific form and coordination, the absence of Neymar-Cavani duo....... Red Devils had the ball on their court before the match. But the French Champions showed them the difference between form and class. PSG defeated Manchester United 2-0 and have a huge advantage ahead of the second leg at Parc des Princes.


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Even in the absence of key players, PSG exhibited their experience on big stages. Red Devils had extreme pressure upon them due to overwhelmed expectations. They couldn't cope up with the French side in the second half.

At times, the referee decisions also seemed to be a bit harsh. United ended the match with 10 men on the field as their playmaker Paul Pogba was sent off during the final moments of the game. The former most expensive player would be surely missed on the away leg if there are any chances of bouncing back.

Thomas Tuchel, unlike former coach Unai Emery, had a well-balanced game plan against Manchester United. The German coach succeeded at keeping good coordination and harmony among players. He showed the guts to play Marquinhos and Dani Alves in midfield with the little Italian maestro Verratti.



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Marquinhos had a very good game in that deep midfield position as a support to the defence. He was always there to man-mark Pogba and had him in his pocket. The Brazilian was able to cut out all the creative moves and didn't give any spaces to attack.

Thiago Silva was the unsung hero(as always) yesterday. The 34-year-old veteran centre back had done his job with ease. He was wonderful on air and gave Rashford no chance. His leadership quality and commitment to the game are on the next level.


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When it comes to the attacking perspective, Di Maria was the main man. Old Trafford welcomed him back with booes and insults. The Argentine silenced the entire stadium with his performance on the pitch. He set up both goals for the French side on the second half.


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Ole started the game with the young front trio of Martial-Rashford-Lingard. They have the capability to cause problems on opposition box especially during counter attacks with their blistering pace. Ole was forced to substitute both Martial and Lingard on the last minutes of the first half due to injury which was an unexpected turn of events.

Sanchez and Mata came on the second half as substitutes but both were not much effective. Sanchez was running like a headless chicken with no aim and pace all over the left wing. He was not even the shadow of old Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez.

Things will not be so easy for Ole in the second leg. Absence of Pogba in that midfield is like a plane without an engine. Also, it is not sure whether Martial-Lingard duo would make up before the second leg.






PSG will have the home ground advantage. Their star striker Edinson Cavani will be back in action after the hip injury. So things are not favourable for Manchester United. PSG is likely to qualify for the second round at the moment unless a miracle happens at France.

Can the Red Devils make a comeback like Barcelona? Wait till March 7 for the second leg of the Champions League RO16. #REDDEVILS #PSG #CHAMPIONSLEAGUE








10 comments:

  1. 11 games in a row undefeated is pretty impressive, let's see if they can keep it up!

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