This Saturday, Lens was defeated 3-1 by PSG on date 31 of the France – Ligue 1 2022-23 tournament. The goals of the match for the locals were scored by Kylian Mbappé (30′ 1T), Vitinha (36′ 1T) and Lionel Messi (39′ 1T). While the away goal was made by Przemyslaw Frankowski (14′ 2T, penalty).
Kylian Mbappé earned applause with his brilliant finish 30 minutes into the first half. With a cross from Vitinha, the forward defined with an accurate kick in the opposite goal, from the big area.
Vitinha had a great performance. The PSG midfielder scored 1 goal, made 74 correct passes and was encouraged to kick 3 times.
Another player who had a great game was Kylian Mbappé. The PSG attacker shone by scoring 1 goal, kicking 5 times and making 14 correct passes.
The game was fought, but there were more offenses than the creation of fair play. There was only one card, in the 18th minute of the first half Salis Abdul Samed received a direct red card and was sent off from the match.
PSG manager Christophe Galtier laid out a 3-5-2 tactical setup with Gianluigi Donnarumma on target; Sergio Ramos, Marquinhos and Danilo Pereira on the defensive line; Achraf Hakimi, Fabián Ruiz, Vitinha, Carlos Soler and Nuno Mendes in the middle; and Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé in attack.
For their part, Franck Haise’s team came out with a 3-4-3 tactical arrangement with Brice Samba under the three sticks; Jonathan Gradit, Kevin Danso and Facundo Medina in defense; Przemyslaw Frankowski, Salis Abdul Samed, Seko Fofana and Deiver Machado in midfield; and Adrien Thomasson, Lois Openda and Angelo Fulgini up front.
Willy Delajod was the referee chosen for the match in the Parc des Princes.
On the next date, PSG will visit Angers and Lens will play at home against Monaco.
In this way, the local is leading the championship with 72 points, while the visit, with 63, is in second place.
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