R. Sociedad – Paris Saint-Germain: Mbappe deserves the quarter-finals

hourThere are people who are already somewhat tired of Kylian Mbappe, which is essentially a multinational company on its feet. Just like the rest of the great football stars. The difference is that the PSG player is capable of single-handedly deciding the outcome of a Champions League match that could become a trap for his team, while Real Madrid are sheltered in the tense atmosphere of Anoeta. Mbappe I unplugged the cable the first time, proving that it’s definitely worth what it costs and that it’s worth what it costs. Now that he had decided to leave Paris, whoever was going to use his services (I’m sure this story sounds familiar to you.) will be full of arguments, if necessary, after his exhibition last night in San Sebastian.

From the first ball he touched, Anoeta’s whistle identified another player. The Frenchman came in from the left almost in the first game and was able to make room for a shot above the goal. A little later, after a quarter of an hour, Mbappe improved the action after removing identification marks, leaving Traore. The PSG striker was then seen with Zubeldia, which he knocked down a couple of times before unleashing a curled right-handed shot that found its way just wide of Remiro’s far post. The beating lasted so long I that even the anchor net was not secured.

At that moment, PSG already controlled a Real Madrid team at the Real Arena, perhaps stunned by the situation and obviously far from the form that allowed them to confidently win their difficult European group, and even from a team that In the first half of the first match, he dominated his opponents. That version of the Chkhuri-Urdin lineup lacked a goal, but yesterday’s team barely managed to create chances in the first act. The best option was Take Kubo, on the edge of the break, took a left-footed shot that was too wide after a good diagonal. The Japanese spiced up Real’s attack: Oyarzabal clearly missed the target, and Becker was well stopped by the fast Achraf Hakimi.

La Real, choked

While Real struggled to get the ball even from behind (this PSG without Messi And Neymardespite Mbappe’s bull, he defends forward very well), in the other goal Remiro To contain the French attack, it had to be increased, always relying on Mbappe. After about half an hour he finished a good serve boat which the local goalkeeper almost miraculously endured. This time the Parisian star entered through the central lane because Luis Enrique gave him the freedom to move along the entire attacking front and Dembele was well aware of the defensive help. Even before Kylian’s goal, another superb personal effort from the French striker culminated in a back pass. boat who also accepted Remiro with a goalkeeper save in handball.

Walking through the booth didn’t help revive the Reals, who were suddenly hit by the world, with this cup semi-final those who left also disappeared at home and evidence of the unavailability of the real PSG and its star. To dream big, you need to do big things, and in this sense the group Imanol, for which the season can become eternal. Despite everything, he sought with the shame of a bullfighter the goal of honor, a minor consolation, but which he at least received, since his opponent had already adjusted and revived by the changes. Meanwhile, PSG, who showed greater teamwork than in the days the most luxurious casts, played the game the way he wanted, and Mbappe caused panic. Ball of Nuno Mendes He paved the highway in front of him until Remirowhich he surprised with the short stick, an action in which most hitters look for second and which he seems to have patented.

It was his 34th goal in as many games.. Many of them did not cross the borders of France, limiting themselves to domestic consumption. But these two matches on Tuesday were presented at their best – the European Cup. A match in which Mbappe showed that he is worthy of several quarters. From those who win on grass and from others.