Paris Saint-Germain came out winner of its double confrontation against Arsenal this Wednesday, after a return semi-final won 2-1 (victory in the first leg 1-0). The capital's club will challenge Milan's Inter, FC Barcelona (3-3, 4-3), on May 31 at the Allianz Arena in Munich, in the final.
Despite the Parisian success, some protégés by Luis Enrique have not been spared by the French press. This is particularly the case of Nuno Mendes, whose performance against the Gunners has disappointed several media of our colleagues.
A delicate evening for Mendes
Foot transfer window pointed out his lammering a laborious match, assigning him the note of 5: “Three vile reminders to launch his match, and a warning from the 18th minute. It is an understatement to say that the Portuguese side has scared Parisian supporters. Especially since Saka has continued to provoke on his side, forcing him to defend by backing up, while the Portuguese is never as good as when he advances towards his opponent. He resumed over the game, finishing a higher notch following the entrance to Lucas Hernandez. »»
For his part, The team insisted on the defender's difficulties in the first period, highlighting his lack of technical mastery despite the help of Kvicha Kvaratskhelia, and awarded him a 4. “A delicate evening, where he did not succeed much. Under pressure, he accused incredible waste in his game with ball (16th, 36th). Well seconded by Kvara to control Saka, anyway. After a higher notch at the exit of Goué, he gave way to G. Ramos (88th) ”.
Finally, The Parisian also pinned the performance of Sintra's native: “The Portuguese lived an extremely complicated first period, mixing coarse errors in the recovery (1st, 2nd, 16th), waste and a form of laxity in front of Saka which caused him concerns. Sanctioned with a yellow, he crushes the foot of Timber (18th). Shy before this ride (53rd). »»
