End of series for Paris Saint-Germain. After eight consecutive coronations within the framework of the Champions Trophy, the capital club left its precious to LOSC, the reigning French champion. Consequence or not of the absence of Parisian stars (Mbappé, Neymar, Di Maria, Ramos)? Hard to say. Especially since three months after his coronation in Ligue 1, LOSC took this first game of the season by the right end.
In Tel Aviv, in Bloomfield Stadium and in oppressive heat, Burak Yilmaz is the first to light the fuse. On a free kick, the Turkish international seeks entry (5th) Keylor Navas, forced to lie on his left to deflect a shot halfway up for a corner. Despite its domination, in possession (67% during the first period) and in the game, PSG fails to get the best of its opponent.
First successful outing for LOSC and Gourvennec
As proof, the dry strike of Julian Draxler, on the edge of the surface in the 28th, does not surprise the Lille goalkeeper Léo Jardim too much. In the opposite camp, Xeka, a few minutes before returning to the locker room (45th), succeeded in what the German international had failed to do. With a shot full of spontaneity at the entrance to the area, he finds the way to the net and opens the scoring.
The second period, not much more animated, is marked by the entry into play of the former Reds Georginio Wijnaldum in the 71st, a goal denied to Mauro Icardi in the 74th for an offside position and a few saving saves from the goalkeeper. of LOSC. Thanks to this success, the Mastiffs won their first title of the season, as well as the first Champions Trophy in their history.
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