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

[Akpowell]

I can't see past a 0-2 win for us in Paris
1-0 win at the Etihad

 

[Pingu the Penguin]

Agree the turnaround in form is complete.

He deserves the praise and accolades.

But like Raz. Confidence player and when he’s not on it he’s not in it. Class is permanent tho, even if form isn’t

 

[leo_city]

We need to make sure their full backs are targeted and pinned, and our midfield is overloaded. because their out balls will be via Verratti and Parades who are excellent in possession and picking a pass out. Those two need containing at all costs. And we can hopefully then exploit their full back weaknesses.

Also note that a lot of Bayern's attack was focused centrally, same with Barça, and why they struggled to break PSG down. Our focus is always the flanks, and overloading either side can work hopefully.

This is why it makes me wonder whether Sterling might start, and Bernardo may be sacrificed to bring later on if more control is needed.

 

[Pingu the Penguin]

I’ll remain convinced to the day I die that there was something shady about the officiating that night

That game had the feel of a bent one. So many debatable decisions that ALL went against us

 

[leo_city]

Tactically, PSG don't come close. We have everything to beat them. But obviously, on the night, it will just come down to who is more clinical. You may not be at your best but CL (most times) is about individual quality making a difference. Just hope one of ours steps up to answer the Mbappé and Neymar circlejerk in media.

 

[leo_city]

It's mad despite all the talk of tactics and players/managers most of us will be worried the game isn't fucked by VAR or other referee decisions.

 

[City10.]

The big question for me on the XI is Cancelo or Zinchenko at LB? The rest picks itself

 

[foggy1974]

How is a draw worse than a loss

Because we wouldn't have an away goal, Dortmund were ahead in the 1/4 tie until Mahrezs penalty.

If Psg score 1st in 2nd leg (0-0 from 1st leg) we would start to chase the game and probably concede again. If we go into the 2nd leg 2-1 down we can play our natural game without chasing the game ala Leeds, no high defensive line knowing we only need to win 1-0.

Obviously PSG score 1st making it 3-1 over the 2 legs makes it extremely difficult but not impossible to take it to extra time but PSG would have the advantage in et.

 

[MAG]

 

[PhdWave]

Because we wouldn't have an away goal, Dortmund were ahead in the 1/4 tie until Mahrezs penalty.

If Psg score 1st in 2nd leg (0-0 from 1st leg) we would start to chase the game and probably concede again. If we go into the 2nd leg 2-1 down we can play our natural game without chasing the game ala Leeds, no high defensive line knowing we only need to win 1-0.

Obviously PSG score 1st making it 3-1 over the 2 legs makes it extremely difficult but not impossible to take it to extra time but PSG would have the advantage in et.

I mean for 0-0 we dont have to commit a lot but for 2-1 we have to commit to score a goal while PSG can sit back and counter us happily (which is their strongest thing)