Before turning to the Champions League and the reception of Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain perfectly managed their trip to Angers (0-3) this Saturday evening. With a quasi second team, the Parisians quickly took control of the match, opening the score thanks to Kang-in Lee, before making the break thanks to Senny Mayulu just before the break. Clearly superior in all sectors, Luis Enrique’s men then hit the nail on the head after returning from the locker room, despite the match ending with ten men after the expulsion of Gonçalo Ramos. A controlled meeting for the Parisians, in which Lucas Beraldo confirmed that he could be an additional solution in midfield.
Aligned in this role since his entry into play in Nice on March 21, the Brazilian international (5 caps) delivered a particularly complete performance. Present during the 90 minutes, he touched 81 balls, displayed great technical accuracy with 65 successful passes out of 69 (94%), including 11 in the final third, and showed his advantage in the duels (3 won out of 5) and at ease with the ball (11 successful dribbles). Above all, he was involved in the three Parisian goals: behind the opener with a ball for Hakimi in the area, decisive passer for Mayulu, then scorer with a header from a corner in the second half.
Beraldo in the middle, Luis Enrique’s new idea
After a more complicated outing against Lyon last weekend, Beraldo had already reassured against Nantes, before confirming against Angers. A notable progression in a role that he is discovering, he who helps out in the absence of Vitinha, injured against OL, but expected for the European shock against the Munich. His ability to dictate the tempo, to break lines and to project himself makes him a credible alternative in the rotation, he who has not always reassured since his arrival in Paris, when he was aligned as a central defender, his preferred position.
After the meeting, the former Sao Paulo player, however, preferred to highlight the collective. “ We are very happy for the victory. We are gaining confidence for the Champions League. Did the whole game go through me? It’s not all for me, it’s the team and collective work. It worked well today and we deserved the victory. The title race? The victory is important, because we are six points ahead of Lens, but we continue to prepare for all the matches », he reacted to the microphone of League 1+. A lucid declaration, like his performance, which confirms that this new use could quickly become long-term.
