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Messi beamed
It is in line with its excellent start to the season and is approaching its best level.
Lionel Messi once again delighted the Parc des Princes during this big victory for PSG 7-2 against Maccabi.
Precise in all his short stints, he opened the Parisian festival with a caress of the outside of the foot (19th).
Then he continued to be hard-hitting with the ball at his feet, delivering a fine assist for Neymar.
Before a new jewel.
Just before the break, he took over with Mbappé, before chaining a hook and a very well placed strike (44th).
He continued his work after the break by being at the origin of the 5th goal, then the 7th on an assist.
A real recital, he who is already involved in 23 goals this season (11 goals, 12 assists)!
The MNM was brilliant again
Beyond Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Neymar obviously also shone.
The Frenchman seemed more legged and punchier than in recent weeks.
Finding his favorite left wing, the Parisian number 7 takes advantage of the change of system to show himself influential again.
Author of a double on two beautiful curled shots, he also assisted Messi on his 2nd goal.
At his side, Neymar took his responsibilities in the position of number 10. If he started badly, he got in tune with his partners and multiplied the caviars.
Don't forget to score as well.
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Hakimi finds legs, newcomers too
Would Achraf Hakimi also find his best level?
Borrowed last season, the Moroccan finds a bit of momentum in his right lane.
Helped by the presence of Fabian Ruiz on his wing, he multiplied the sharp climbs against Haifa.
The game has thus leaned to the right thanks to its activity, which was not a habit until then.
The newcomers also showed their fangs, from Ekitike, who missed two great chances, to Soler, who scored his first goal.
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Maccabi only existed in bits and pieces
Maccabi Haifa had come to press high, to cause problems for PSG in its recovery.
Laudable intentions but, in the end, the visitors seemed naive on several phases by discovering too much.
They may have woken up after the break, but they ended up giving in physically in front of the opposing talent.
Paris still needs to find its balance
Obviously, this great success does not suffer from any dispute but, once again, PSG has displayed some recurring shortcomings.
In particular his moments of deconcentration that he often pays cash.
We saw it against Juventus, Benfica or even Haifa in the first leg.
We saw it again this Tuesday evening with a few moments of hesitation sanctioned by two goals conceded.
When the whole team doesn't do their defensive job, the balance becomes unstable.
A medium on alternating current
In the absence of Verratti, the Parisians sometimes suffered in a midfield composed mainly of rookies.
Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha and Renato Sanches necessarily lacked the "bottle" to hold this midfielder.
A trio which improved over the course of the meeting but which seems too light to appear against teams of higher standing.
