Donnarumma eclipsed Mbappé

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By: Manu Tournoux

Donnarumma eclipsed Mbappé

PSG beat Reims this Saturday in Champagne, with a hat-trick from Mbappé and thanks to an impassable Donnarumma (0-3).

Always delicate, the championship days following the Champions League are never won in advance for PSG. This Saturday in Reims, despite the magnitude of the score (0-3), Paris suffered before making the difference. Thanks mainly to two elements: Kylian Mbappé and Gianluigi Donnarumma.

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With more than 40 balls played in the opposing area and no less than 18 shots attempted, the Champenois held their own against their opponents of the day, stumbling six times against a last Italian rampart author of exceptional parades in the same proportions . The only time Donnarumma lost, against Ito, was ruled offside (0-1, 8e).

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At the opposite end of the pitch, Mbappé has not experienced such frustration. With a superb off-center volley, the captain of the Blues opened the scoring (3e), scoring two more goals in the second half to shelter his team at the height of the Reims storm (0-2, 59e ; 0-3.82e). A rather happy result in the end which weighs heavily in the balance since PSG officially takes control of the championship with a point ahead of Nice, held in check the day before in Montpellier (0-0). Reims remaining fourth for now.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.