Benfica – PSG. Almost non-existent in the first half, Paris Saint-Germain reacted well and left Lisbon with a draw they could settle for (1-1). First place in Group H should be played next week at the Parc des Princes where the Parisians will meet Benfica again.
08:25 – No change in the ranking
Status quo in this Champions League group with this draw as Paris and Benfica are both on 7 points while Juventus are catching up with a 3-1 win against Haifa.
08:10 – Messi’s goal on video
Find Lionel Messi’s goal on video after a smooth collective action from PSG.
05/10/22 – 23:50 – See you on Tuesday
Thank you all for joining us for this Matchday 3 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Benfica Lisbon. The Champions League returns next Tuesday with the same poster but at the Parc des Princes, at 21:00.
05/10/22 – 23:45 – PSG still in the lead
Despite the draw in Lisbon, Paris Saint-Germain remain at the top of Group H. Equal on points with Benfica, they are ahead in terms of the number of goals scored. It should be noted that in the other match of the group Juventus Turin dominated Maccabi Haifa thanks in particular to the brace of Rabiot and the three assists of Angel Di Maria (3-1).
Group H classification after 3 days: 1. PSG – 7 points / 2. Benfica Lisbon – 7 points / 3. Juventus Turin – 3 points / 4. Maccabi Haifa – 0 points.
10/05/22 – 23:40 – Paris clinging to Lisbon, the recap of the match
It will be a matter of choosing your hero. Some will see Lionel Messi as the savior of Paris Saint-Germain, the only Parisian scorer on a remarkable action where everything was done with a touch, from Hakimi on the right, via Vitinha, then Messi for Mbappé in pivot for Neymar who comes back on the Argentine who with a delicate left inside wraps the ball in the door of a defenseless Vlachodios. At the height of Benfica’s Lisbon domination, PSG found the blame with a flash of genius. The only one of a badly organized match where the French champion will be shaken, beaten up by Lisbon in confidence, carried by a fervent and noisy audience. Twenty long minutes in which the apathy of Marquinhos and others could have played tricks on him.
But it is also the strength of PSG this season, even less well collectively, find a player to get him out of the routine. So it was Messi, unless it was Donnarumma. Even more than the Argentine, the Italian goalkeeper kept his team afloat when he took water from all sides, multiplying the decisive stops as when Rafa Silva found the interval and slipped a pass to the millimeter between Danilo and Nuno Mendes for David Neres. In the area, the attacker saw the Italian intervene and deflected a reflection on his line of his shot. Shortly before, he had overturned an attempt by Gonçalo Ramos, left behind by Marquinhos and Danilo on Antonio Ramos’ long throw. The young defender could have also scored when, after a short corner kick, he was well served in the box by Neres. On the spot he does not place the ball and pulls Donnarumma in full axis who avoids the draw, in the meantime scored by Messi. However, the European champion goalkeeper had to bow just before half-time. After a high steal on Neymar’s adventurous ball out, Fernandez was moved to the left of the box. He is in no hurry, the Argentine has made efforts to roll up a vicious return center. Gonçalo Ramos is short but hinders Danilo who, overwhelmed by the momentum, deflects into the goal. While he got his hands on the game, showing his technical superiority during the long retention phase, Paris was captured.
A first period in chiaroscuro where the Parisian collective will have failed. The second had the merit of offering a better face, Christophe Galtier’s men controlling the debates and getting the clearest chances with Mbappé or Hakimi, much more present in attack. Less aggressive, the Lisboets settle for a few raids and are still close to surprising their opponent at the end of the game when Rafa Silva passes from the central circle to 6 meters where his tip stumbles on Donnarumma. Finally, almost logically, the two favorites from Group H ended up neutralizing each other. Beyond the victory that eludes it, Paris could regret the scenario with the loss of Nuno Mendes. Hit in the hamstring of his left leg, the Portuguese limp and risk missing several weeks of competition. As for the Champions League, Marquinhos and his teammates won’t have much time to mull over as they will find Benfica next week. This time it will be at the Parc des Princes. A good opportunity to recover.
05/10/22 – 23:14 – Marquinhos: “We’ve had ups and downs”
“We knew this match was going to be tough in this stadium with Benfica in good shape. We’ve had ups and downs. There are things to correct, small mistakes.”, reacted for the first time to the microphone of Canal + Marquinhos. The Parisian captain only regretted that his team failed to make a difference in the second half. “We weren’t able to score that goal even though we had chances.”
05/10/22 – 23:10 – Two draws everywhere
This tie maintains the strange parallel between PSG and Benfica Lisbon. Both undefeated this season, the two clubs have conceded two draws each. If the Portuguese chained their second consecutive points-sharing after this weekend’s 0-0 draw in Guimares, the Parisians had not been kept in check since Monaco’s reception on 28 August (1-1).
05/10/22 – 23:06 – An unprecedented draw for PSG
If they failed to snatch the win, Paris Saint-Germain left Estadio da Luz for the first time in their history against Benfica in a draw. The three previous times, the Parisian club had been beaten each time by their Portuguese rival.
10/05/22 – 23:02 – Verratti: “We have given everything”
“We always play to win but it is a difficult field and Benfica are a very good team with good players. The first 10-15 minutes we suffered a little from what happened. After that we have better control and I think” in the second. time, we had clear opportunities but could not take them. In the Champions League he does not forgive. We gave everything we could until the end. When we cannot win, we must not lose. In a week we play at home and we will have to get the 3 points “Marco Verratti explained at the end of the match against Benfica Lisbon (1-1).
05/10/22 – 22:55 – Draw in Lisbon (1-1)
Still unbeaten, Paris Saint-Germain settles for the draw in Lisbon (1-1). In collective difficulties and beaten up at the beginning of the game, the Parisians were able to count on a Donnarumma of the great evenings to stay afloat and a flash of Messi to score. More dominant later on, he lacked realism to obliterate the goal against his team from the unfortunate Danilo. Nuno Mendes, PSG team, was injured.
05/10/22 – 22:55 – Donnarumma captures
At 20 meters on the right Grimaldo rolls up the ball too much and sends it directly into Donnarumma’s gloves.
05/10/22 – 22:55 – You will get a box and one last thrill
Late on Pinho, Verratti throws himself and mows the Portuguese. He collects a yellow card and gives a well-placed free-kick to Benfica Lisbon.
05/10/22 – 22:54 – Ruiz hits high
On a corner kick badly returned by the Lisbon defense, Fabian Ruiz makes a half volley from the right and sees his cross shot flirting with the skylight on the left but going to the stands.
05/10/22 – 22:53 – Two cards for PSG
On the counterattack led by Rafa Silva, Fabian Ruiz pushes him to the rear and collects a logical yellow. Neymar was also warned, the referee’s decision challenged.
05/10/22 – 22:52 – Additional time: 4 minutes
There will be 4 minutes of added time in this very close match between PSG and Benfica Lisbon. There is still time to score a goal.
05/10/22 – 22:50 – Lobi of Hakimi and Sarabia
Moved to the left, Bernat sends a nice cross on the line but Sarabia at the near post, then Hakimi at 6 meters are too low to head.
05/10/22 – 22:50 – Vitinha replaced for PSG
With less than 5 minutes left in regular time, Vitinha gave way to Fabian Ruiz in midfield.
05/10/22 – 22:47 – Neymar gets tangled
Vitnha speeds up the game by passing close to the surface. Neymar accidentally deflects that he puts the ball behind Mbappé. The latter retraces his steps, deletes Bah and passes it on to his Brazilian friend. On the spot he tries to dribble Otamendi and Aursnes but gets tangled. The last named releases his camp.
05/10/22 – 22:45 – Hakimi counterattacks, Ramos offside
Sarabia’s left corner is missed but unblocked on axis on Hakimi. The PSG side controls and arms the right. His shot is blocked and Ramos wants to catch it but the Spaniard returns from an offside position.
05/10/22 – 22:44 – Feint in the wind for Neymar
Thrown to the left, Mbappé provokes on entry to the surface and plays as a team with a cross towards Neymar on the spot. The Brazilian pretends and lets go but Hakimi was not behind him.
05/10/22 – 22:44 – Exit of Messi
It’s rare but Christophe Galtier has decided to replace Messi. Launch in the last ten minutes Sarabia.
05/10/22 – 22:42 – Donnarrumma still decisive!
Paris Saint-Germain can thank Donnarumma once again. After a loss of the ball in the center circle, Paris saw Rafa Silva rush to the surface. The Portuguese passes between Sergio Ramos and Marquinhos. The latter however forced him to move slightly to the right. At the end of the match, he tries a low shot but sees the Italian goalkeeper make the save. Huge heatstroke on the PSG door.
05/10/22 – 22:40 – Good passage from Messi
Out of touch, Messi in one touch throws a perfect lob in the area for Neymar. The Brazilian controls from the chest but a little far and this allows Otamendi to intervene.
05/10/22 – 22:39 – Double change for Benfica
Fifteen minutes from the end of the game, Schmidt made his first two changes. The coach remembers Gonçalo Ramos and Fernandez to launch former Parisians Draxler and Aursnes.
05/10/22 – 22:36 – Vitinha trop proche de Vlachodimos
On the right Vitinha sends a very strong cross to the far post and Neymar but his ball is rolled too close to Vlachodimos who grabs him.
