Atlanta – Paris Saint Germain Passed one of their most difficult tests Club World Cup So far, control two red cards to record 2-0 victory over Bayern Munich And reach the semi -finals
If the knockout bracket fell slightly differently, it could easily be finalized at the Metlife Stadium in New York on 13 July. Clubs stood as two best in Europe at this time. Champions League Holders are coming face to face with PSG Bayern, 2024-25 Bundesliga Champion.
Prior to the game, the Byne Boss Vincent Complex warned against any perception of a fixed Dalit or favorite, emphasizing two strong sides, excluding it on the pitch. PSG head coach Luis Enrique agreed, but later the main principle was necessary for the PSG to succeed: adaptability.
“There is no magic formula,” Louis Enrique insisted while talking to reporters on Friday. “It’s not that a coach makes a drama and this is the matter. It is difficulty in today’s football: all coaches are prepared, players are physically and mentally better than before, so you have to be acceptable, improve and stop the opponent, or you are dead.
“What we have done this season is not valid for the next season; we have to change. We have to improve.”
And predictions were correct. Each end of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium saved aggressive opportunities and jaws from goalkeepers Manual neur And Gianlouigi donarummaBy the 12th minute, both PSG and Beerne Munich claimed 42% occupation with each with 16%.
But the fair battle took a twisted turn just before the halftime, and the game completely turned to the bayern. In the first 45 minute final attempt, Jamal Musiala PSG went to the ball to the right of the box to force the goalkeeper Donarumma into a quick savings – but the two collided in a terrible way. Referee Anthony Taylor indicated immediate medical attention with colleagues around Musiala, which was Stretch with a severe injury,
Without its greatest property, Kompani was forced into a reconsideration – but this setback served to inspire the players. Bayern began to exclude PSG and until the 70th minute, held 57% of the possession and dropped his opponent from four.
The match was further closed on the field with each passing minute. Whenever Donarumma was shown on the screen, the boys echoed at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, while the PSG fans supported their players by clapping for every effort. Every action strengthened the spirit of a final, as if a rivalry suddenly developed.
The magic of Luis Enrique’s coaching expertise shone in the 78th minute when Disre Daue The back of the net was found. Joao nevs On the right side of the pitch is associated with doa, he was doing his work in the box before finding his team partner to rocket the ball in the lower right corner of the goal.
Not only did the PSG score, but they also did it at the peak of the intensity of Bayern. Neo and Doa were kept silent, the French team stopped playing the elegant style of football displayed in the Champions League. Complex prepared its players well, so PSG needed to change things.
The first 45 min was a separate game for the second 45. Any previous schemes had to rip. The PSG had to start switching the play to redeem the rare pockets of space. The adaptability became the focus, and the ability to read the game was completely broken by the doa breaking the deadlock.
But after the game only the game became more difficult for PSG, with a red card issued Willian Pacho In the 82nd minute. Under 10 men, Bayern attacked. Harry Kane Before stopping the effort by the centimeter before the groom, managed an amazing header in the net.
Luis Enrique made two replacement to challenge numerical loss, put defenders Lucas Baraldo In the game to take ahead Khawicha Quarastsakhalia,
By the 92nd minute, another red card for PSG, for Lucas hernandezThey left them with nine men. With an edge of a-goal, left everything on the clock and line on the line, the team once again adapted.
Right back Achraf Hakimi Showed another major aspect of his coach’s style: Liberty. Despite having nine players on the pitch, the defender found himself in the last third knitting through midfield before fighting three opponents. Ocean dambale To score a second.
Instead of giving instructions and limited to half of his half, Hakimi knew the responsibility of defender, midfielder and moving forward.
So in one of the most dramatic fashion of the tournament, so far, PSG moves out to one of the favorite and moves forward in the next round.
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Alphonso Davis Twitch reacted from Jamal Musiala’s injury
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Luis Enrique said, “Liberty is fighting for your colleagues, Liberty is fighting for your team, Liberty is fighting for your club, fighting, playing football, which we try for it.” “I think this group of players means playing good football at a very high level.”
Outside the field, PSG tolerated the high temperature of the host cities, somewhat improvised pitches and logged into a huge amount of miles through long distance travel. On the field, the team has impressed against some of the world in the world.
Now, through the concept of adaptability, it is difficult to know if anything, if anything, can prevent Luis Enric and its players from winning the competition.
