Knowing that they needed just a point to seal the Ligue 1 title, Paris Saint-Germain welcomed European challengers RC Lens to the Parc de Princes. The match certainly was not the most entertaining of affairs, but PSG just about did enough to win their tenth-ever French league title. Tactical analysis and match report by Neel […]
In a season of disappointment for PSG, the only thing left fighting for is their pride, which is always at stake against arch-rivals Marseille. In a match of fine margins, the hosts did prevail, but it was not too pretty. Tactical analysis and match report by Neel Shelat. This was meant to be the season […]
The first edition of this star ensemble had afforded the defeated just enough room in the plot for a blockbuster sequel. Indeed, Carlo Ancelotti spurned old habits in an attempt to keep up his end of the bargain, only for a familiar script to set up an epically cataclysmic conclusion. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Runaway Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain hosted Stade Rennais for the opening fixture of the 24th round of fixtures. With the Champions League knockout stages getting underway in midweek, the home side would have hoped to at least maintain their thirteen point lead at the top so that they could focus as much of their […]
As reigning champions faced the champions elect, the former had one final chance to show why they upset the apple cart last campaign. However, their guests had decided it was their day to affirm their class. Putting Lille to the sword, PSG upset the odds themselves with the tenets of a commanding display that could […]
If three elite attackers could not blow their opponents to pieces, PSG fans may have hoped the addition of a fourth would do the trick. But few have seen the flaws of reliance on individual brilliance more than in Paris, where the home team’s struggles gave way to a hard-fought win. Tactical analysis and match […]
If football was played out on paper, PSG were the outstanding favorites to take the three points on the opening matchday of the Ligue 1 season. Alas, in a sport that pits collectives against each other, the organization of the hosts gave rise to a tight contest that leaves the Parisians with much to work […]
The Trophée des Champions marked a return to club football, pitting league champions Lille against Coupe de France winners Paris Saint-Germain in a battle for early season bragging rights. While the two sides looked wildly different from the outfits that competed in the last campaign, what did not change was the result, as a superb […]
Ninety minutes stood between Manchester City and a historic step to the Champions League final. The heat was on, but the hosts rose to the occasion. Barring out Paris Saint-Germain in their resolute 4-4-2 block, they could turn to a proven face once more to be the decisive figure. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Manchester City’s tie with Paris Saint-Germain renewed a duel between two of the game’s great minds, offering an absorbing spectacle. The Parisians stifled City’s 4-2-2-2 offensive shape while posing threats from all sides, but a familiar narrative reared its head to turn the contest around. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Falling short […]