“It reminds me of Matuidi”, a Parisian compared to a club legend!

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Paris Saint-Germain wants to finish work! This Tuesday evening, the Red and Blue face Aston Villa on behalf of the quarter -final return of the Champions League.

Winner on the score of 3 goals to 1 in the first leg at the Parc des Princes, the club of the capital is closer than ever to join for the second consecutive time the last square of the competition.

However, we will have to take out the big game on the Villans lawn to qualify. Holder in the first leg, Fabian Ruiz should again start the meeting in the starting 11 of Luis Enrique.

Often criticized by observers and its own supporters, the Spanish international has been able to be precious or even essential over the months. The 2024 European champion with La Roja perfectly completes the Vitinha – Joao Neves duo.

Questioned by the newspaper l 'Team Former PSG player Didier Digard, and former Spanish partner in Betis Seville did not fail to compare him to a legend from the club. “” His faculty to run and his intelligence allow him to identify the spaces and to go very quickly to be in areas where there are few people. He is not going to be much under pressure, he leaves it to smaller players like Vitinha or Neves. He naturally needs more time with his size. This little time saving thanks to his placement allows him to get in legs, because, when he pushes, he wins a lot of ground. he said.

Before continuing: “” It reminds me of the good that Blaise Matuidi made at PSG. He has a different profile, but he is irreplaceable because it is he who adapts best. He accepts to touch the ball less, for example, but he says that when he has it in his feet, he must always make it decisive. »» Words that should please the principal interested.

What 11 starting against Aston Villa?

For this return match against the English club, Luis Enrique could slightly modify his 11. Marquinhos should make his return to defense in place of Lucas Beraldo and Bradley Barcola could this time start the attack in attack in order to take advantage of the spaces within the defense of the Villans.

Here is the probable 11 PSG vs Aston Villa: Donnarumma – Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes – Vitinha, Joao Neves, Fabian Ruiz – Barcola (or Doué), Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia