PSG Vs Real Madrid: The Starting 11 Post Match

The team started with the predicted starting 11, and as believed it was the best option available.

Even the subs were as expected, only James went out instead of Benzema as there were requirement of 2 goals.

The analysis is fairly simple, Real were poor in every department, attack, mid-field, defence and goal keeping.

They started well in the first few minutes, controlling ball and moving forward.

In my opinion PSG were more confident and got luck with the first goal, the break was there but both defence and goal keeper should have done better.

Even after the 14th minute goal team was fine, seemed deflated a bit but were still creating chances but not able to shoot on the target. Forwards were getting frustrated, mid-field was slowing down and getting tired, but once the 2nd goal happened in the 33rd minute the team just lost hope. And this goal was because defence just gave enough space, the marking was not off, but the pressing was too poor.

Clear indication from the game that Kroos just wanted to give the ball to James even when he was not ready. Kross passed many random passes which is generally not the case, he was not in control for most of the game. He kept making wrong judgements, mostly due to

Lack of coordination with James, Hazard and at times with Casemiro (lack of trust and self-confidence to hold)
Good pressing from PSG all throughout

Errors in midfield were common, they were not controlling the game. They were just going with the pace, and lack of trust and confidence was visible.

The defence was not bad, but were always caught chasing the ball, the players need to be in sync and defence should be more like one unit, in case of problem goal keeper should be involved. But Courtois was not guiding the defensive play, he needs to be the organizer and provide direction to be solid at the back.

Attack were fizzling out due to mid-fields wrong passes and lack of penetration.

2nd half was even worse, Casemiro was in attack and no one was trying to recover the ball, he seemed too slow to go back. James till he was there showed intent and played well but was not able to connect well with the other two.

Attack was okay and were able to push the PSG defence and mid-field back but they lacked goals to show their finishing skills. So, finishing is still a worry, even when they scored were ruled out by VAR (twice) and rightly so.

Need to improve on all dimensions and more on showing intention of playing, else the season is over.

Finishing: 0⭐ (0 out of 10 )

Creativity and control: 6⭐ (47% Possession and 10 chances and 2 goals ruled out.)

Chances created: 7⭐( 10 chances vs 9 shots for PSG)

Passing: 8⭐(85% accuracy)
No Loose Balls: 2⭐ ( Several ball losses and easy counter attacking options)
Defensive Coordination: 3⭐( 2 goals due to defensive lapses and 3 corners)
Goal Keeping: 1⭐ (All misses no )
Over all: 3⭐ (Very Bad)

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