Tops
Kylian Mbappé floated
We are used to it now.
Positioned in support of Mauro Icardi's left side, Kylian Mbappé delighted the spectators of the Saitama Stadium by chaining technical gestures, provocations with the ball at the foot and accelerations.
But above all, the Frenchman was decisive on the first two goals.
At the origin of the opening of the score by his play in first intention (16th), he scored a splendid goal before the break to allow his team to make the break.
Served by Juan Bernat, the 2018 World Champion carried out a directed control with the outside of the right foot to eliminate his vis-à-vis and enter the surface...Before fixing the goalkeeper and concluding in force in a closed angle (35th).
Splendid !
Arnaud Kalimuendo confirmed
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Already a scorer against Kawasaki Frontale last Wednesday, Arnaud Kalimuendo did it again this Saturday against Urawa Red Diamonds.
Entering the right side into the Parisian attacking trio, the 20-year-old striker perfectly took over his direct opponent on a cross from Nuno Mendes on the left side to worsen the score in the last quarter of an hour of play (76th).
Another great performance that could push Christophe Galtier to keep it for this 2022-2023 season.
Danilo size pattern
Often mocked, Danilo was very good this Saturday.
Not as a defensive midfielder, his favorite position, but in the middle of the defense with three, in a role of libero.
Comfortable in duels and in anticipation, he notably saved his team on a point-blank strike from Yusuke Matsuo shortly after the half-hour mark (32nd).
The Portuguese, who would not fit into Christophe Galtier's plans, was also interesting in the recovery.
A great performance that must have been noticed by his coach.
From there to changing the Parisian plans for the summer transfer market?
flops
Mauro Icardi (too) little in sight
Facing a much inferior team that leaves a lot of space defensively, Mauro Icardi was expected.
And he disappointed.
The Argentinian was certainly very inspired on the opener by putting back for Pablo Sarabia, but during the hour he spent on the field, he never found himself able to shake the net .
An unsatisfactory performance for a player of his caliber and which will not convince the Parisian leaders to keep him.
Unrealistic Red Diamonds
If they were largely dominated, the Urawa Red Diamonds nevertheless obtained several clear chances.
Yusuke Matsuo, very active on the front of the attack, Kazuaki Mawatari or Bryan Linssen had opportunities to score but each time, Danilo, or the Parisian goalkeeper, whether Keylor Navas or Sergio Rico, intervened.
A lack of realism which costs them dearly in this match.