However, PSG no longer has the image of the conquering army, winning like cutting bamboo against all famous opponents in Europe in the Champions League in June 2025. They are tired and exhausted after the FIFA Club World Cup tour in the US and have only had 6 days of training before the match with Tottenham in Udine - Italy in the early morning of August 14.
According to statistics, PSG did not create any shots on target in the first 45 minutes of the match, despite having 4 shots (compared to Tottenham's 9). The midfield led by Vitinha, although controlling the ball up to 66%, lacked breakthrough passes or creating clear opportunities for the attack. Meanwhile, Tottenham applied effective pressing tactics, exploiting PSG's physical weakness, making the French team confused in controlling the space in the middle of the field.
PSG's glorious journey in Europe has just begun? (Photo: UEFA)
Playing blandly and lacking in energy, PSG conceding two goals in a row at the end of the first half and the beginning of the second half was truly a shame for the European champions. Coach Luis Enrique's omission of "veteran" Donnarumma and letting rookie Lucas Chevalier start for the first time in this important match was also a factor that made PSG pay the early price.
When even the expected star Ousmane Dembele disappointed, the "replacement" characters deserved to be mentioned in PSG's historic achievement. Lee Kang-in and Goncalo Ramos were brought on late in the match and both scored, opening the impressive comeback, which ended in a thrilling penalty shootout.
As Luis Enrique often boasts, since arriving at PSG in July 2023, he has transformed a team of stars into a team of stars, shaping the identity and style of play of a well-built, cohesive team. Despite the absence of Messi, Neymar, Mbappé and most recently Donnarumma, PSG is still thriving.
Reaching the pinnacle of European football for the second time in a few weeks, PSG reaffirmed: European power does not come easily, but success after success is the "sweet fruit" of much hard work. A new journey opens up and gives PSG the opportunity to continue to affirm the position of French football superpower throughout the Old Continent.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/psg-lap-ky-tich-voi-sieu-cup-chau-au-196250814211304463.htm
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