Soccer-PSG's below-par defence a cause for concern in Champions League
PARIS : Paris St Germain remain unbeaten this season but after an electric start the French champions have slowed down with a defence that has been showing worrying weaknesses.
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PARIS : Paris St Germain remain unbeaten this season but after an electric start the French champions have slowed down with a defence that has been showing worrying weaknesses.
Paris St Germain coach Christophe Galtier allayed fears about a possible injury to Lionel Messi on Wednesday (Oct 5), saying the Argentine forward had asked to be substituted due to tiredness late in their 1-1 Champions League draw with Benfica.
Paris Saint-Germain dropped points for the first time in the Champions League this season on Wednesday evening.
(Reuters) - Paris St Germain coach Christophe Galtier allayed fears about a possible injury to Lionel Messi on Wednesday, saying the Argentine forward had asked to be substituted due to tiredness late in their 1-1 Champions League draw with Benfica.
Paris Saint-Germain were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw away to Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday despite Lionel Messi's brilliant curling strike. The Argentina star scored midway through the first half in Lisbon but Danilo Pereira's own goal before the break ensured PSG and Benfica remain level at the top of Group H on seven points.
Benfica started with an intense and high press that unsettled PSG in the early stages, until Messi broke the deadlock against the run of the play with his 127th goal in Europe's top competition.
LISBON: Paris St Germain were held to a 1-1 draw at Benfica after an own goal by midfielder Danilo Pereira cancelled out Lionel Messi's superb strike in Champions League Group H on Wednesday (Oct 5).
Paris Saint-Germain gagal meraih poin penuh saat bertandang ke markas Benfica dalam lanjutan Liga Champions. Kedua tim bermain imbang 1-1.