The Ile -de -France club, led before this second round, impressed the world of football by overthrowing the best current team on the continental scene. The Parisian team has attracted the biggest observers.
Thierry Henry, former coach of the French Hopes team and current consultant for CBS Sportswas particularly impressed by the training led by Luis Enrique and in particular by the Portuguese midfielder Vitinha. The 1998 world champion expressed his admiration for the number 17 red and blue, highlighting his unique ability to play football.
“Vitinha practices different football. We often talk about players who make spectacular and decisive technical gestures, but controls the game tempo, which is crucial. His way of managing the game and defending is another level. he commented on the set of
CBS Sports.
A remarkable performance against Liverpool
Since the arrival of Luis Enrique in the summer of 2023, the Portuguese midfielder has significantly increased. He has become the true leader in Parisian midfield. Faced with the Reds, he has once again demonstrated his exceptional talent.
The Portuguese international distinguished himself by his performances with the ball, as evidenced by his impressive statistics: 136 touched balloons, 103 successful passes out of 111 attempted, a remarkable total given the pressing exercised by the Reds. He thus joined Thiago Motta among Parisian players who have achieved more than 100 passes during the two rounds of a direct confrontation in the Champions League.
In addition, in a match where Parisians also suffered a lot at times, Vitinha was distinguished by his defensive impact, winning six duels out of seven, recovering seven balloons, performing five tackles and performing two interceptions.
