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Gueye was everywhere
The Senegalese midfielder is one of the strong men at the start of the season for PSG.
And even discovered his talents as a scorer.
Author of the first Parisian goal on a powerful shot (8th), he especially achieved a full match in fighting spirit, in all-terrain pressing, in this sense of effort for the collective.
While some of his partners were able to slow down, he never weakened during the 90 minutes spent on the field, before being replaced.
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Donnarumma, better than a replacement
Holder in the Parisian cage instead of the usual specialist Keylor Navas, Gianluigi Donnarumma performed at a high level. The Italian goalkeeper made no less than 7 saves and also experienced that hint of luck when two Cityzens hit his crossbar in one action. Reassuring in the air and on his line, he may have won points in his duel from a distance with Navas.
Mbappé, decisive in more than one way
The Parisian striker was determined to calm all the criticism towards him. And against City, he was the most dangerous with his sharp ball calls. On the first goal, it was his run to the right that made the difference and is at the origin of the winning movement. On the second, he managed a nice discount for Messi, who was then able to score. In addition dangerous by its capacity to take the spaces, it just made some risky choices at the finish.
Messi, meter finally unlocked
Appeared diminished from the start, Lionel Messi really gained momentum in this match.
At first discreet, he appeared in snatches in the second half by a few thrusts of which he has the secret.
And his action bringing his first goal to PSG is signed by his label with a magic strike after a perfect one-two with Mbappé.
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Verratti, a precious return
He was the player whose return was the most awaited.
For his resumption match, the Italian was invaluable from his first minutes by his ability to break the opposing pressing.
The Parisians were thus able to initiate some actions thanks to his own ball exits.
Proof that Paris needs its presence at the highest level.
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City's mess
Manchester City dominated the game as usual, circulating the ball very well from left to right using the wings a lot.
Game reversals that have often unbalanced PSG.
But in the end, the visitors spoiled a lot of situations.
Starting with the Sterling-Bernardo Silva duo, who found the bar twice on the same action (26th).
A symbolic action of a too messy City facing the opposing goal.
