The Ecuadorian Willian Pacho watched from the substitute bench the tenth victory of Paris Saint-Germain in the local league, which this Friday, November 22, 2024, consolidated itself in first place in the standings in 12 dates.
Willian Pacho played with the Ecuador national team on double date of qualifiers for the 2026 World Cupand was key in the 4-0 wins against Bolivia at the Monumental in Guayaquil and 0-1 against Colombia at the Metropolitano in Barranquilla.
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For Pacho it is the second game that does not add minutes in the local tournament. Of the 12 days he was present in 10 and in nine he started and completed all the minutes. Only one did he enter in the second half.
In the Champions League he is the undisputed starter. He played all four games and was key in the 1-0 victory against Girona and a 1-1 draw against PSV in the Parc des Princes. He was also present in the away defeats against Arsenal and at home against Atlético Madrid.
Photo: Club Facebook.
Goal to gain confidence
With the decisive match in the Champions League against Bayern Munich on Tuesday the 26th now in sight, the Paris Saint Germain resolved their conflict with the goal against Toulousewhom he dominated and created enough chances to have sealed the game much earlier.
PSG at times relied on their goalkeeper, Matvéi Safonov, and the lack of skill of their rival, until the goals in the final stretch by Lucas Beraldo and Vitinha to make it 3-0.
The tenth victory in 12 days of Ligue 1 for PSG, which is stumbling through its matches for a simple matter that it does not have the offensive punch it should, with the problems that any rival generates when it exceeds its pressure.
This is how he handles Luis Enrique Martínez’s team leads the French competitionwith six points of comfortable distance over Monaco, previous winner 3-2 against Brest.
PSG creates – although not as much as against Atlético de Madrid – but does not specify effectively. The current Ligue 1 champion is still in it, who needs effectiveness to transform himself even more into the dominator absolute that it should be in his country, because he leaves his opponents alive, exposed in the second half because he has not been successful in his opportunities.
This Friday he suffered until the 85th minute, when Lucas Beraldo scored the 2-0 goal and of tranquility, already sealed with Vitinha’s 3-0 in added time.
They had previously taken the lead in the first half, with a great goal from Joao Neves, whose right-footed volley after a Hakimi cross was beautiful in the 35th minute, and had generated enough to take more comfortable control of the scoreboard.
There was a disallowed goal including Warren Zaire-Emery for offside, at the request of the VAR review.
Afterwards, he allowed Toulouse too much, which stood up to three times with chances of tying, the last one still at 1-0 when Safonov, the one chosen for the goalhe intervened twice inside the area against his opponent’s threat.
Then he marked the 2-0 Beraldo, in the 85th minuteand then the 3-0 Vitinha, already in ’91.
Saint Friday
**Considering PSG’s recent struggles in converting chances, how crucial is Pacho’s defensive solidity in providing a foundation for the attack to flourish and potentially overcome these scoring difficulties?**
## World Today News Interview: Willian Pacho & PSG’s Performance
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News, where we bring you in-depth analysis on current events. Today, we are discussing the recent win of Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 and the performance of Ecuadorian player Willian Pacho. We are joined by two esteemed guests: **[Guest 1 Name], a renowned football analyst**, and **[Guest 2 Name], an expert on South American football**.
**Section 1: Pacho’s Role & Potential**
* **[Guest 1]:** Willian Pacho has been making waves in Ligue 1, particularly showcasing his talent in the Champions League. What do you see as his key strengths and how do you think he’s impacting PSG’s performance?
* **[Guest 2]:** Pacho has also been a key player for the Ecuadorian national team. How important is his presence for their upcoming World Cup qualifying matches, and does his recent club experience benefit the national team?
**Section 2: PSG’s Domestic Dominance and Pressing Concerns**
* **[Guest 1]:** Despite their win against Toulouse, PSG’s performance seemed less dominant than expected. Is this a cause for concern, and are there any areas where they need improvement, especially with the Bayern Munich match approaching?
* **[Guest 2]:** What are your thoughts on PSG’s struggle to convert chances into goals? Is this a tactical issue, individual player form, or something else entirely?
**Section 3: The Champions League Challenge**
* **[Guest 1]:** PSG’s Champions League campaign has been mixed so far, with some impressive victories but also disappointing defeats. What do they need to do to succeed against strong teams like Bayern Munich?
* **[Guest 2]:** How important is Pacho’s presence in PSG’s Champions League defense, especially considering the attacking prowess of Bayern Munich?
**Section 4: Looking Ahead**
* **[Guest 1]:** With the World Cup qualifying matches and the Champions League commitments, what are your predictions for Pacho’s performance and PSG’s success in the coming months?
* **[Guest 2]:** how significant is having a player like Pacho who excels in both club and international football, and what impact does his dedication have on the Ecuadorian national team?
**Outro:**
Thank you to both our guests for their insightful perspectives. We’ll be following Pacho’s progress and PSG’s journey throughout the season. Stay tuned for more in-depth analysis and coverage of the world of football here on World Today News.