Paris Saint-Germain’s aggressive buildup formation exposed Nice’s 4-1-4-1 medium block in the first half, allowing a heavily rotated side to coast comfortably through the first 45 minutes. In the second half Nice made slight adjustments, which made them far more potent on the counter and threatened PSG’s cosiness. However, Moise Kean saved the day again […]
The blistering pace and delicate technique of Kylian Mbappé in the ninth minute of Paris Saint-Germain’s match against Olympique Marseille proved enough to see the guests past their biggest rivals, but also showed the value of having a true superstar in your squad. PSG, who matched Marseille’s 4-3-3 formation, won the game but were unconvincing […]
Marseille were passive throughout the first half – perhaps too deferential to a PSG side struggling to find its best form. The slow start did eventually give way to a raucous second half in which Marseille went toe-to-toe with their rival. The result was a dramatic final few minutes, but a match which ultimately ended […]
Several problems in possession resulted in a draw for PSG against AS Saint-Étienne. Mauricio Pochettino’s debut as a manager was characterized by an unclear role for Marco Verratti and offensive problems against a defensively sturdy Saint-Étienne team. Tactical analysis and match report by Erik Elias. PSG have sacked the manager that brought in the highest […]
A sterile match wherein the game state changed infrequently suited Lille fine, as the nil-nil draw saw Christophe Galtier’s side move back to the top of the table. PSG’s 3-5-2 formation once again struggled to produce anything in possession, as the reigning champions remain in a provisional third place. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Lyon’s strategic pressing forced PSG’s least experienced center-back into dictating the tempo of their buildup, which in turn led to numerous turnovers. The recoveries triggered a sharp and refined offensive transition from the visitors, who so perfectly exploited their opponent’s weakness. Another confusing marriage to a three-man defense left Tuchel bereft on the sideline, as […]
A distinctly second-string eleven had to fight hard and count on poor play from Montpellier in the final third to hold their place at the top of the table. A five-man backline and two strikers failed to ignite a PSG offense that has looked static in recent weeks. Montpellier had their chances to not only […]
Paris Saint-Germain took a number of tactical risks to start the match, most of which failed to pay dividends. As a consequence, they would not look comfortable until shifting to a 3-5-2 formation in the 65th minute. Manchester United defended well, but were undone by their manager’s inaction and the reckless play of Fred, who […]
Bordeaux’s decision to bring more high pressure early in the second half unsettled PSG’s three-man buildup and in the end led to the match’s tying goal. However, it was the home side’s lack of defensive fortitude and refusal to put in the requisite work in all four phases of the game that was their ultimate […]
A flurry of formation changes to start the second half eventually swung the moment in favour of Leipzig. The visitor’s possession numbers ballooned, as Paris defended in a deep 5-3-2 low-block. It was onlythe visitor’s lack of cutting edge that an early penalty from Neymar Jr. proved enough to salvage a PSG victory. Tactical analysis […]