PSG did not really raise their level of play on Friday evening against Rennes (1-0). Something to be perplexed on the eve of the shock to go from the knockout stages of the Champions League against Real Madrid. The Parisian club and its supporters can reassure themselves by saying that their opponent does not display a radiant face either.
Four days before the trip to the Parc des Princes, the White House struggled on Saturday afternoon against Unai Emery’s yellow submarine. Unable to score, in the absence of its leader and captain Karim Benzema, uncertain on Tuesday evening, the people of Madrid were also deprived of Luka Modric, left to rest by Carlo Ancelotti.
Still four points ahead of Sevilla FC
Jostled in the first half by Villarreal, the people of Madrid thought they conceded the opener in the 18th minute but Danjuma’s shot found the post. This feverishness, it was in the left lane that it was most glaring. Captain Marcelo experienced a torment in the face of the dribbles of the Nigerian Chukwueze.
The La Liga leaders recovered somewhat at the start of the second half. Vinicius was finally able to count on his partners to create danger, like this crossbar from Welshman Gareth Bale, who was playing his first match in six and a half months. This rhythmic match finally ended in a goalless draw, with both teams visibly content with this result. Real retains a four-point lead over Sevilla FC, its runner-up.
Real Madrid XI: Courtois – Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Marcelo (c) – Valverde (Modric 78e), Casemiro, Kroos – Asensio, Bale (Jovic, 75e), Vinicius.
