Paris Saint-Germain (A) - CL SF | Post-Match Thread

[Tb1981]

We “edged” them according to bbc

Drink it in lads!

Edged being Bbc for schooled!

 

[SidJames]

A bit like the first leg against Dortmund; I don’t think we even played well tonight... in that, loads of attacks broke down through poor passes and our finishing was poor.

So much more to come from us in the second leg. Imagine what we could do if we played well!

And Phil could have scored another 2.

I think we lacked belief in the first half.

I can see us mullering these next week.

Wouldn't be surprised if we scored 4,5, goals.

Reality is we could have done just that tonight whilst not playing at our stellar best.

90 minutes away from our first Champions League Final.

 

[Jamiblue]

Really would have been well deserved if Foden had scored after that great run near the end....hopefully next time.

He’s going to score a worldie like that very soon

 

[TueartsCossackSpray]

Could that be the perfect game plan? I was frustrated in the first half but PSG looked as though they were worn out in the second half. If we had been as expansive with Walks overlaps in the first half they would probably have done us with their trademark breakaways with the early energy they had.

 

[Akai]

What a second half!! amazing turnaround.

 

[Bandofblues]

Ive not got a problem with Cancelo but hes a much more effective RB than LB. Zin is a better LB

Don't necessarily disagree but Cancelo did very little wrong tonight and made a couple of big challenges when already on a yellow.

I'm a huge fan of little Kev but IMHO Cancelo has been best for us when he's played that left back position and the team has looked very balanced whenever he has played there.

 

[kunaguero10]

Wonder what the half time words were from Pep - I guess he said forget playing a defensive game and trying to contain them, just go out and play your normal offensive game, and it worked a treat

 

[madloaf]

Really would have been well deserved if Foden had scored after that great run near the end....hopefully next time.

Actually got me out of my chair that run. The lad is world class.

 

[Jimmieblue]

Zinchenko needs to start on Tuesday. Whole team looks better with him in the build up. He's improved his defending enough to warrant his place.

He does really, he is so dedicated to City and gets crosses to Foden.

 

[Gumzy97]

Zinchenko changed the game. Needs to start next leg

 

[Withnail]

That was a simply an amazing performance, full of fight, resilience and no little skill. All of the defence, especially Stones and Dias were excellent tonight and it says a lot about how good defensively we were when Mbappe hardly got a kick in the second half.

Shame we couldn't have a got a third, but I am so proud tonight.

 

[The blue phantom]

I forget how many times I read get KDB off on the match day thread, these fuckin fools will never learn:)

Great win.

 

[nmc]

Thinking ahead, but wouldn't this be just typical City to win it this season when no fans can be there to witness it?

I'd take it...

 

[chaddblue]

That’s the best 45 minutes of football I’ve ever seen from a city team.. stunning

but under estimate them at our peril.. it’s only half time and anything could happen

 

[Eric Hitchmough]

I'm not gonna criticise the boys for not pushing hard enough for a 3rd. When mbappe and neymar are on the pitch there's still risk management. Thoroughly professional performance, once we got over the stage fright! Fucking buzzing

 

[kalouk]

I am absolutely drained what a second half!

 

[SWPISHOME]

What a brilliant second half performance that was. First half they were the better side and looked a real threat and almost went 2-0 up in the second with that cross on the six yard box that was just too hard. I feared the worst at that point but we were superb after that.

2-1 is a great result away from home. That’s probably why we didn’t go too hung go. 2-2 and it’s a different ball game. Them having to come at us will suit us down to the ground.

What a brilliant 8 days. Villa, Spurs and now this.

Brilliant post. Shows what an incredible side we have the results you have mentioned is phononemial. These group of players and staff are absolutely sensational.

 

[Heisenberg's Blue Sky]

When even Jenas and Fletch call out the ref's free kick non-decisions against us you know you witnessing some kind of bias. But fair play on the red but he couldn't not give it. Didn't let it wind us up and took the game to them. Total domination in that second half. A thing of beauty.

 

[The Stockport Iniesta]

Maybe that touck of luck that has deserted us in the past was there tonight. We played very well 2nd half, but there was a touch of good fortune about both our goals, not that I'm complaining.

 

[Impeccable One]

Paris are knackered they haven’t got the fitness to last 90 mins with us

THIS ALL DAY EVERY DAY AND TWICE NEXT TUESDAY.

Play controlled possession for first 45 next week and they will tire, gaps will appear and we’ll seal the win.