PSG, just like their group rival Benfica, had eight points before the game and ensures advancement to the round of 16 if they win. The squad’s concerns ahead were for the midfield where the suspended Marco Verratti and the injured Danilo Pereira missed the match.
After two consecutive 1-1 draws against Benfica, coach Christophe Galtier switched to a 4-3-1-2 system which, to say the least, appears to have led to greater freedom and efficiency in attacking play. It soon turned out to be the leading trio Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Neymar’s Night.
The starting shot was provided by Lionel Messi, who scored the opening goal on 19 minutes with an outside pass at the far post after a good preparation by Kylian Mbappé.
– What a dazzling technique both of these players possess, it’s so incredibly cold, said C More commentator Henric Larsson.
Then it was everywhere. Before the end of time, the same Kylian Mbappé and Neymar also entered the scoresheet. The 2-0 goal stands out above all, all three involved, also thanks to a rabona from Neymar.
– What brings the goals together is class at the end when the situation is revealed and how incredibly difficult it is for guests to count and put in order all this offensive expertise, says Henric Larsson in the broadcast of C More.
4-1 at half-time but the stars didn’t end there. The final score was finally written at 7-2 where Lionel Messi in particular showed glimpses of his best with two goals and two assists.
Startelvor:
PSG: Donnarumma – Bernat, Marquinhos, Ramos, Hakimi – Sanches, Ruiz, Vitinha – Messi, Mbappé, Neymar
Maccabi Haifa: Cohen, Seck, Batubinsika, Goldberg, Cornud – Mohammed, Lavi, Abu Fani – Atzili, Pierrot, Chery
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