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Neymar, the light has returned!
We were heading for another frustrating first half from the Brazilian.
Lots of ball losses and questionable choices tarnished the former Barca's first 20 minutes.
And then there was light.
Thanks to two unstoppable strikes with his right foot, he allowed his team to lead 2-0 at the break.
Taking advantage of two services from Kylian Mbappé, Neymar scored his first two goals in the game this season, he who had only scored on the penalty spot against OL (2-1) on September 19.
The Brazilian, much maligned since the start of the season, has delivered his best game since the start of the season and may have regained some of the confidence that has been so lacking in him so far.
Mbappé, pleasure to offer
What would a goalscorer be without his passer? If Neymar shone tonight, he owes it in part to his teammate, Kylian Mbappé, author of a full match. The French international first served Neymar perfectly in the area who then did the rest thanks to his talent. On the second goal, his handover for the Brazilian in the heart of the area is perfect and allows PSG to lead 2-0 at half-time. His second period is of the same ilk. His technical accuracy, his speed and his sense of dribbling undermine the Bordeaux rearguard. His overall performance, already excellent, was even crowned with a goal shortly after the hour mark. Shifted by Wijnaldum alone in front of the goal, all he had to do was catapult the ball into the empty goal and register his 6th achievement this season. With 6 goals and 6 offerings in 12 games,he is now the most decisive player in Ligue 1 this season.
LiveNot without some scares at the end, PSG get the job done in Bordeaux
Marquinhos, an oh-so-precious rock
Captain of a ship in difficulty at the end of the match, he is the one who sealed most of the breaches lit by the Bordelais unleashed after Elis's goal.
Always well placed, dominating in the air, he confirmed his status as boss of the Parisian rearguard.
Alongside a Kehrer who is not always very reassuring, he kept the house sober and efficient as he knows how to do so well.
If Paris has often emerged victorious from this kind of trap match, it owes a lot to the serenity released by its Brazilian stopper.
Alberth Elis, warrior to the end
He is the symbol of a Bordeaux team that has never given up.
Not always successful, sometimes messy, he hung on and was rewarded with a goal in the 79th minute.
Well placed in the box, he resists the return of Nuno Mendes and throws himself to win a cross from Yacine Adli victoriously.
Subsequently, he did not stop harassing the Parisian rearguard by winning his duel against Hakimi (81st) then by centering hard in front of goal (84th).
His power and his ability to keep the balloons caused several difficulties for the Parisian rearguard.
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Hakimi, the blow of less well is confirmed
Very disappointing match tonight for the Moroccan right side. After a stormy start to the season, the former Inter Milan player has been stalling for several weeks. This Saturday, in the first period, he left a lot of freedom to his Bordeaux counterpart, Ricardo Mangas. Often beaten in duels, he is largely dominated by Elis in the second half on an action just after the goal of the Honduran. The Moroccan was also disappointing in his attacking contribution. Moreover, the two Parisian goals in the first period came from the left side, that of Bernat. Probably blunt due to the sequence of matches, Hakimi no longer displays his usual performance and Mauricio Pochettino might be inspired to blow him away so that he can get the best out of it in the weeks to come.
Draxler did not seize his chance
Despite a very good first offensive period for the Parisians, the German was very discreet. Sometimes out of time, he did not shine as much as his two teammates in the attack, Neymar and Mbappé. The former Schalke 04 player did not shoot once on goal this Saturday night and did not even deliver any pass leading to a shot. While there was a card to play in the absence of Messi, it is not certain that Draxler scored points in Gironde when Di Maria could have claimed a starting place.
Dilrosun does not take off
Recruited this summer from Hertha Berlin, Javairo Dilrosun has been disappointing since his arrival in Gironde.
The one who has a cape with the Dutch selection has delivered only one assist in 10 games.
Tonight's game must not have helped to give him confidence.
Chosen for its qualities of speed and percussion, it did not really make the Parisian rearguard tremble, which had no difficulty in curbing its rare acceleration.
Too messy in the last gesture, he annihilated several Bordeaux actions by questionable choices or failed transmissions.
He only managed 80% of his passes this Saturday.
We will still have to wait a bit before seeing the best of this young Dutch winger.
