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Opponents in the semi-finals of the Champions League, the French and German clubs did not shine during their last outing in the league.
Paris Saint-Germain has never been so close, perhaps, to a historic treble. While the 12e title of champion of France is almost assuredand before facing Olympique Lyonnais in the final of the Coupe de France on May 25 in Lille, the team coached by Luis Enrique will play its Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday in Dortmund.
After the last result of the two teams this Saturday, the Parisian club is favorite against a German counterpart corrected 4-1 on the field of RB Leipzig during the 31st day of the Bundesliga. But this must be qualified by the performance of PSG. At home, Marquinhos’ teammates had to snatch a draw against relegated Le Havre, without convincing. Once again, one would be tempted to say.
Gonçalo Ramos avoids a little humiliation
What a huge surprise indeed to see Le Havre leading 3-1 at the Parc des Princes after an hour of play and a penalty converted by Touré. A situation which confirmed the impressions left by PSG for several months. This team concedes too many chances, regardless of the opponent. The proof with the modest Normans, sixteenth in the ranking before the meeting.
The French champions relied on a goal from Hakimi (2-3, 78e) and a new header from Gonçalo Ramos in added time of the second half (3-3, 90e+5). What would we have thought in the event of defeat? The margin between PSG and Borussia Dortmund is probably not that big and let’s not forget that the Germans gave in, certainly 4-1, but away and in front of an opponent of a fairly high level.
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