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Keylor Navas so the star behind the success Paris Saint Germain qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals. He thwarted Barcelona’s chances, including a Lionel Messi penalty.
Duel PSG vs Barcelona in the second leg of the last 16 Champions League held at the Parc des Princes, Thursday (11/3/2021) in the morning WIB. This match ended with the score 1-1.
This result was enough to lead PSG to qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals. Kylian Mbappe et al drove with a 5-2 aggregate advantage.
Keylor Navas impressed throughout the match. The goalkeeper from Costa Rica was successful in reducing the opportunities that were obtained Barcelona.
One of the most crucial was when he saved a penalty Lionel Messi at the end of the first half. The former Real Madrid goalkeeper was able to guess the direction of Messi’s shot and keep the score 1-1.
Throughout the first half, Keylor Navas made eight saves from the total of nine shots on target PSG faced. In all, he made nine saves. Navas’ one important save in the second half was when Sergio Busquets headed home at the near post.
“I am very happy because it was a difficult match. We all want to play a good game and maximize the first leg to qualify,” Navas said as quoted by the official UEFA website.
“It’s always difficult to save a penalty, especially against Messi, who executed very well.”
“Barca’s game is very good. They pressed us as much as possible. We are very motivated to continue in this competition and with the same spirit. That will help us go a long way,” he added.
Keylor Navas’ good performance earned praise from Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman. PSG coach, Mauricio Pochettino, also did not miss the flattery of the 34-year-old goalkeeper.
“He has once again shown his quality. He is a top goalkeeper,” said Pochettino Keylor Navas.
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