Mbappé’s assessment of the first half: “We could have shown more personality”
In an interview with Canal+, Kylian Mbappé commented on the first half of the match, acknowledging the team’s struggles to break free from the pressing of the opposing team. He expressed the belief that they could have shown more personality, especially considering that they were in numerical superiority in their own half. Despite this, Mbappé emphasized the importance of the clean sheet and the team’s satisfaction with this initial step.
Bradley Barcola reflects on the match: “The coach woke us up at halftime”
Speaking on RMC Sport 1, Bradley Barcola admitted that the team had a difficult start to the match and were mentally unprepared for the challenges they faced. He credited the coach for waking them up at halftime, acknowledging the relief of securing a good advantage for the return leg of the match.
Marquinhos describes the team’s first half struggles
Marquinhos acknowledged that the team faced significant challenges during the first half of the match against a highly committed and mobile opposition. He revealed that the coach reprimanded the team at halftime, motivating them to show more personality in the second half.
Paris Saint-Germain secures a 2-0 victory against Real Sociedad
Paris Saint-Germain emerged victorious with a 2-0 win against Real Sociedad in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16. The team faced considerable pressure but managed to clinch victory with goals from Mbappé and Barcola. The result sets them up well for the return leg of the match.
Mbappé’s historic performance
Kylian Mbappé’s goal in the match propelled him to equal Didier Drogba’s record of 44 goals in the Champions League. Additionally, he became the first player to score in 10 consecutive home starts in the history of the competition.
Overall, the team’s performance and their ability to secure the win were celebrated, with focus now turning towards preparing for the return leg. With the victory and the valuable away goals, Paris Saint-Germain is in a strong position to advance to the next stage of the competition.
