PSG F-Manchester United: Martens sees double, De Almeida in difficulty... The tops and the flops

TOPS

The Parisian striker played a key role in the victory over Manchester United (3-1). Starting at the front of the Parisian attack this Wednesday evening, the Dutch striker scored a double. Constant poison for the Mancunian defense, she made her experience speak for herself by always being perfectly placed. On the first goal, she made the right sequence after having inherited a ball pushed back by the opposing goalkeeper. It was also she who, after the Mancunian equalizer, gave the advantage back to her team by taking back Chawinga's cross thanks to an excellent call. She left to the cheers of the 15,000 supporters present at the Parc des Princes.

A Parisian who overwhelms opposing defenses on the left thanks to his speed, doesn't that remind you of anyone? Mbapp…lost! Tabitha Chawinga deserves her place in the top of the game. It's quite simple: the Parisian winger made the Mancunian defense go through hell. Always launched on the edge of offside, she showed her burst of speed on numerous occasions and was responsible for her team's first two goals. She could even have scored a goal with a little more efficiency. Scorer last week in Manchester (1-1), she turned into a passer on Wednesday evening. A great match from the Malawian.

What a match from the Red Devils striker! If his team will not participate in the group stage of the Champions League, which would have been a first in the club's history, it is difficult to blame him. The Brazilian showed her technical quality throughout the game, and made the Parisian defense waltz. The Mancunian goal came from an overflow from her on the right side, and she tried her luck on numerous occasions. Manchester United are lucky to have him.

FLOPS

Yes, De Almeida is a boss at PSG and the French team. But this Wednesday evening, she appeared in great difficulty. In the first half in particular, where she missed several restarts, giving opportunities to her opponents. Just before the break, she played the shot very badly in the face-to-face between Toone and Kiedrzynek, and happily saw the Mancunian's shot go wide. She missed a few restarts in the second half but still raised her level.

The best goalkeeper of the 2023 World Cup, the Englishwoman Mary Earps, was on the pitch on Wednesday evening. But the Manchester United goalkeeper was not exempt from all reproaches. And in particular on the third Parisian goal. From a very tight angle, Sandy Baltimore was able to score between the post and the goalkeeper. A mistake that is costly at this level. Kiedrzynek, the Parisian goalkeeper, also conceded an avoidable goal in the 71st minute, but the referee had the leniency to call it off for a... non-existent foul. His aerial exit on Galton was completely missed and could have given hope to his opponents.