Tops
Mbappé, at its best level at the right time
One week before the Dortmund match, one thing is certain, Kylian Mbappé is ready . Already brilliant against Dijon last Saturday (doubled), the French literally blew up the Lyon defense with a hat-trick. As a surface fox, as on his 1st and 3rd goals, the Parisian striker especially signed the jewel of the evening on a formidable rush concluded by a sharp in the surface on his 2nd achievement. Hard-hitting, in legs, he still made Lyon suffer, he who had registered a quadruple against the Rhone club in October 2018.
Neymar, mixed but decisive
Returning from suspension, Neymar seemed very clumsy at first. Guilty of several ball losses in the first period, the Brazilian did not seem on his plate and it was even feared that he was injured. Except he came back after the break with better intentions. And was immediately more impactful. Transforming with a disconcerting tranquility his penalty, he was also at the origin of other Parisian goals, with in particular more application put on his corners. If it is far from being 100%, this was enough to unbalance OL.
Sarabia, the PSG mister Cup of France
The Spanish midfielder took advantage of Di Maria's minor injury to appear at the start of this semi-final. Initially in difficulty in his technical relays, the Spaniard rose in power and delivered a consistent part on his right wing. Above all, he scored a new goal in the Coupe de France, he who made a specialty of scoring in this competition (7 goals).
Flops
Marçal, still at fault
The Lyon left side does not like to face Paris . Already the author of a mediocre performance in the league last month, with a goal against his own camp, the Brazilian this time conceded a penalty and was expelled at the same time. An expulsion that literally weighed down on his team, yet in good spirits. Nervous, overwhelmed in duels, Marçal and his shortcomings cost OL dearly.
Aouar, less influential
Brilliant during his last outings, Houssem Aouar lacked impact and influence on the Lyon game. If he was available, the OL leader failed to make the link between the middle and the attack and lost many duels too. His technical difficulties did not allow his team to hold the ball more.
Paris depending on its individualities
This may seem severe given the score, but PSG was again disappointing in the game at Groupama Stadium. At 11 against 11, the club in the capital even suffered from the comparison with cleaner Lyonnais in their game. Without a driver, Parisians are far too dependent on accelerations from Mbappé or lightning from Neymar. It may be fair in a week against Dortmund…
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