Arsenal's opponents didn't work.. PSG defeated 0-2
Oct 02, 2024
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PSG lost 0-2 to Arsenal in the second leg of the 2024-2025 UEFA Champions League League Phase at Arsenal Stadium in London on the 2nd (Korea time). Lee Kang-in appeared as 'Pulse 9', but it was not effective. As Arsenal took control of the game itself, there was no environment for Lee Kang-in to play. This operation, which worked well in Ligue 1, was also used against Arsenal, but this time it was actually a failure.
In the first round, PSG brought Girona home to win 1-0. Arsenal returned from a 0-0 draw at Atalanta.
PSG, which was particularly weak for the English club in the European match, failed to overcome the jinx again this time.
Lee Kang-in led 4-3-3 on the front line. Played the role of zero top or fake number 9. Made up a three-top with Desire du and Bradley Barcola. João Neves, Vitinya and Warren Zaire-Emery were in charge of the midfield. The Back 4 consisted of Nuno Mendes, William Pacho, Marquiños, and Ashraf Hakimi. Gianluigi Donnarumma defended the goal.
Home side Arsenal came out 4-2-3-1. Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossar took turns in one-top position. Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli spread their wings. Declan Rice and Thomas Partey were responsible for the waist. Wirien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalyangis and Ricardo Calafiori made the back four lines. David Raya wore goalkeeper gloves.
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PSG once pushed Arsenal in the middle of the first half. The breakthrough using left and right wingbacks was threatening twice, but it did not lead to an elaborate finish.
The flow of PSG is short-lived. When PSG failed to hit a shot, Arsenal punished him.
Arsenal scored an additional goal in the 35th minute of the first half. Saka kicked a free kick from the right. Saka curled his left foot into the net. The ball that left Saka's foot passed through several rushing players and was sucked into the goal.
Lee Kang-in was busy moving between the center and the right, but it was difficult to exert influence because PSG was completely in control of the midfield.
The pattern of the second half has not changed much either. Lee Kang-in also attempted a mid-range shot from a long distance in the 22nd minute of the second half. He was blocked by the goalkeeper. In the second half extra time, Hakimi was given a technical backheel pass, but was blocked by a foul.
dhhan@sportschosun.com
