So much to say about the Real Madrid side, judgement from how they was so compact, closing space breaking through passes, but they found it hard breaking down the Paris defense.
They have good experience of games like this, believe me they'll do better and better, tipped them for the la Liga trophy this season.
Benzema has a good goal scoring record at home, hes been given a much free role.
Vinicius junior had awful plays in the first half but assisting the second goal sparked him up into the game, missed a chance, had with hes keft foot but webt over the wood work
Great tram work from the 13 time champions league winners.
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After PSG lost pretty badly now there is a lot of news that is not very comfortable for them such as Mbappe has definitely left there, Poche's sacking and Donaruma's clash with Neymar after they were eliminated.
There was a lot of speculation that arose after the club, which was predicted to be the champion, was eliminated with a score that was quite embarrassing.
There was a lot of speculation that arose after the club, which was predicted to be the champion, was eliminated with a score that was quite embarrassing.
but indeed Ancelloti gives the best lesson in this matter especially for Poche. PSG is a great club, their players also cannot be underestimated but indeed on the other hand there must be a great steering wheel to run a car and if you compare it now PSG are good in the engine but their steering is still lacking in directing
Being silenced by Madrid made PSG turn a blind eye and not live up to the expectations of confident fans just because they have a Star player in their team. In my opinion, playing too many stars in one club will be very bad, apart from competing against each other to score goals, at least there is always jealousy in the PSG camp. Moreover, we know how Ancelotti's strategy made a big change in the second half. That's what I noticed when I saw the comparison from the first half to the second half. While PSG applies the same strategy. Until it was clearly an opportunity for Ancelotti to change the flow of Madrid's game in order to escape the pressure of PSG.
Real Madrid has a better winning mentality than PSG. The second half of the match belonged to Real Madrid where almost all PSG players lost control. Nothing really surprising actually, but Madrid deserved to go through after taking all the chances they had. Super Benzema with his 3 goals.
Ancelloti has shown us how experience is the differentiating factor in a match, a 1-0 win in the first leg plus an mbappe goal in that match made many people think that the madrid champions league season is over, but ancelotti substitution really had a significant influence on madrid game in the second half, besides that Donnaruma blunder which led to Benzema first goal seemed to be an electric shock that triggered the madrid players to keep scoring goals, so in the end PSG which the favorites to qualify for the next round Instead, precisely destroyed by a hattrick created by Karim Benzema in the match.
but indeed Ancelloti gives the best lesson in this matter especially for Poche. PSG is a great club, their players also cannot be underestimated but indeed on the other hand there must be a great steering wheel to run a car and if you compare it now PSG are good in the engine but their steering is still lacking in directing
Real Madrid has a better winning mentality than PSG. The second half of the match belonged to Real Madrid where almost all PSG players lost control. Nothing really surprising actually, but Madrid deserved to go through after taking all the chances they had. Super Benzema with his 3 goals.
PSG really want to win the Champions League and that's what's prevent them. They can buy all the best players, for example they will buy Benzema, but this will not help them either. Real Madrid is very strong, the mindset of champions, as you said. I just thought it would be funny if PSG could never win the Champions League in their history. Maybe they should stop buying new players and let the coaching staff and players play for a few years without undue pressure?PSG will not be able to win the Champions League even if Benzema, Ronaldo, Haaland, Messi take all the players in the team. Because their main problem is not the players. Their squad is very strong. And they should have the ability to win easily against any strong team. Their main problem is match strategy. And we've seen their weak match strategy since the start of the season. They will not be able to win the Champions League title before hiring an experienced coach. If you want to win the Champions League title, you have to hire experienced coaches with talented players.
Real Madrid has a better winning mentality than PSG. The second half of the match belonged to Real Madrid where almost all PSG players lost control. Nothing really surprising actually, but Madrid deserved to go through after taking all the chances they had. Super Benzema with his 3 goals.
PSG really want to win the Champions League and that's what's prevent them. They can buy all the best players, for example they will buy Benzema, but this will not help them either. Real Madrid is very strong, the mindset of champions, as you said. I just thought it would be funny if PSG could never win the Champions League in their history. Maybe they should stop buying new players and let the coaching staff and players play for a few years without undue pressure? 
Real Madrid has a better winning mentality than PSG. The second half of the match belonged to Real Madrid where almost all PSG players lost control. Nothing really surprising actually, but Madrid deserved to go through after taking all the chances they had. Super Benzema with his 3 goals.
Ancelloti has shown us how experience is the differentiating factor in a match, a 1-0 win in the first leg plus an mbappe goal in that match made many people think that the madrid champions league season is over, but ancelotti substitution really had a significant influence on madrid game in the second half, besides that Donnaruma blunder which led to Benzema first goal seemed to be an electric shock that triggered the madrid players to keep scoring goals, so in the end PSG which the favorites to qualify for the next round Instead, precisely destroyed by a hattrick created by Karim Benzema in the match.
Of course, there was a fatal mistake by Donnarumma, but otherwise Real Madrid did everything with great game of Benzema and Modric.
Well, as usual, PSG lacks a "fighting spirit". PSG does not know how to win, overcoming circumstances. Every time a step away from the exit, they stumble. Apparently Pochettino's days are numbered. He has nothing to do in such a team.
With the defeat of PSG, it is easy to understand that not everything can be achieved with money alone. And it turns out that PSG has a lot of problems with match strategy. They need to change coaches. Pochettino is still a kid to Carlo Ancelotti or Guardiola's match strategy. No matter how well PSG form the squad, they will not be able to win the Champions League without an experienced coach. So hire an experienced coach first and then invest the money.
I agree with you. Despite having a great squad, PSG lost only because of poor match tactics. And with such a weak match strategy they have been showing from the start of the season. We did not see any improvement in them.Although I'm not a fan of Real Madrid, I would say that Benzema's performance at the age of 34, is truly impressive. He has scored three goals by fooling the defenders of the team like PSG.
The return to Madrid was remarkable. They played well and their luck was very good. After the first half I thought this match might win PSG like the first leg. But Benzema's remarkable performance has changed all that. Real Madrid will be able to reach the final if Benzema and Vinicius are not injured.
Real Madrid has a better winning mentality than PSG. The second half of the match belonged to Real Madrid where almost all PSG players lost control. Nothing really surprising actually, but Madrid deserved to go through after taking all the chances they had. Super Benzema with his 3 goals.
Ancelloti has shown us how experience is the differentiating factor in a match, a 1-0 win in the first leg plus an mbappe goal in that match made many people think that the madrid champions league season is over, but ancelotti substitution really had a significant influence on madrid game in the second half, besides that Donnaruma blunder which led to Benzema first goal seemed to be an electric shock that triggered the madrid players to keep scoring goals, so in the end PSG which the favorites to qualify for the next round Instead, precisely destroyed by a hattrick created by Karim Benzema in the match.
I think in the second half of the second leg PSG started to take Real Madrid as an easy opponent and they paid the price. But I have to say it was unfortunate what happened with Leonel Messi because the last goal, the hat-trick goal of Karim Benzema was scored from a ball that Lionel Messi lost. But, I have to say that Real Madrid played really well. It takes a lot of willpower to even come back to a match which is 2-0 for the opponent's advantage.
Real Madrid has a better winning mentality than PSG. The second half of the match belonged to Real Madrid where almost all PSG players lost control. Nothing really surprising actually, but Madrid deserved to go through after taking all the chances they had. Super Benzema with his 3 goals.Liverpool, Bayern Munchen, Real Madrid, Manchester City have confirmed themselves to qualify for the quarter-finals. And now the rest are Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Ajax and Juventus who will qualify for the quarter-finals in my opinion. Anything is still possible for Atletico Madrid and Manchester United, but the other three teams will most likely qualify for the quarter-finals.
Before the first leg of the fixture, it was a common belief amongst football fans that PSG can dismantle and beat Real Madrid silly but what everyone thought Madrid had over them was the winning mentality and experience. Funny enough, this played out on both legs of the fixture. From the coach to the players in that Madrid team, they are strong mentally. Over 80% of the Madrid players are proven winners hence they were confident on turning the tie around and they so did.
I think in the second half of the second leg PSG started to take Real Madrid as an easy opponent and they paid the price. But I have to say it was unfortunate what happened with Leonel Messi because the last goal, the hat-trick goal of Karim Benzema was scored from a ball that Lionel Messi lost. But, I have to say that Real Madrid played really well. It takes a lot of willpower to even come back to a match which is 2-0 for the opponent's advantage.
It was a very bad defending for PSG. They were the better side and had the oppurtunity to win the match after Mbappe's goal. I will continue to say it Mbappe, Neymar and Messi wouldn't survive together in PSG, one of them have to go. I am sure this loss would separate them. Legend Modric and the old war horse Karim are dependable player. They make me remember the saying that old wine taste better.
Pochettino can't take advantage of the star players in his arsenal. He was just lucky to get that job in the club. PSG greatest mistake will forever be sacking Tuchel for Pochettino that have zero medal with Tottenham. The owners of PSG just need to get a coach who's a serial winner in the likes of Guardiola, Mourinho or even Conte; they will do great. 
If PSG didn't make many mistakes, they would have been in the quarter finals now. But these mistakes played a big role in this huge loss by 3-1. Real Madrid were very good at making use of the chances they found. They owe Benzema too much for this match. He was already having a great season and this was one of his best performances. Mbappe must be really sad after this result and his job is done here for sure now. PSG still can't become the champions in the Champions League although they have made important signings and strengthened their lineup a lot.
No, it's a PSG game like that. They haven't been a solid team. Relying on Messi, Mbaape and Neymar has not been enough to build the mentality of other players. I'm pretty sure after the first leg Madrid will be able to qualify in the 2nd leg. Although I was scared when Madrid lost 1-0. But Madrid proved they have a great mentality, madrid players show experience to keep playing calm and keep trying to score. I was very impressed with Modric's performances he played very well even though he was not young.
I agree with you, the atmosphere of the Real Madrid vs PSG match is like a final match. It was obvious that both teams were trying to win the game,
but I admit that Real Madrid as the host played more aggressively. Especially in the second half almost all Real Madrid players played quite well
in my opinion, but unfortunately not for Marco Asensio who played below par. I agree apart from Benzema we must not forget the contribution of Modric.
Even though Luka Modric is 36 years old, his vision of playing is extraordinary. Modric overwhelmed PSG defenders with some of the breakthrough passes
often given to Real Madrid forwards. One of Benzema's goals came from Modric's assist, Real Madrid might not be able to beat PSG without Modric's presence.
but I admit that Real Madrid as the host played more aggressively. Especially in the second half almost all Real Madrid players played quite well
in my opinion, but unfortunately not for Marco Asensio who played below par. I agree apart from Benzema we must not forget the contribution of Modric.
Even though Luka Modric is 36 years old, his vision of playing is extraordinary. Modric overwhelmed PSG defenders with some of the breakthrough passes
often given to Real Madrid forwards. One of Benzema's goals came from Modric's assist, Real Madrid might not be able to beat PSG without Modric's presence.
Why Kylian Mbappe when you have Karim Benzema? Only because of the age and the future. A hat-trick in 17 minutes and that too in the Champions League - sensational. The three goals show how strong he is, technique (the 3:1 for example), he is a top player. The hat-trick started with a mistake by Gianluigi Donnarumma, if that hadn't happened we wouldn't be talking about Benzema. But that's how it is and there will always be someone who has to make a mistake before a goal. Now the question is: what happens when Kylian Mbappe plays together with Benzema? Will it be a competition?
No, it's a PSG game like that. They haven't been a solid team. Relying on Messi, Mbaape and Neymar has not been enough to build the mentality of other players. I'm pretty sure after the first leg Madrid will be able to qualify in the 2nd leg. Although I was scared when Madrid lost 1-0. But Madrid proved they have a great mentality, madrid players show experience to keep playing calm and keep trying to score. I was very impressed with Modric's performances he played very well even though he was not young.
Just less leader on PSG team player and I think how many star player composition is not enough without have great captain team as leader maybe like Carles Puyol or Sergio Ramos where could give motivate for their team keep focus and go ahead although have loss. Marquinhos is not potential and great leader for PSG player he less speak on the field and not any motivation given when his team have loss three goals exactly still have chance for PSG maybe if have great leader or captain could give motivation how to wake up after Benzema goals.
PSG dominated the game well in the first half but a lot of mistakes were made. Great opportunities missed. Real-madrid had good opportunities in the second half and veteran striker Benzama made good use of it all. Real Madrid should never be underestimated. Although there are the best players in the world on the opposite side, football players like mbabbe, messi, neyma. Real-Madrid has always been successful in this champions league.
I even said goodbye Madrid when PSG scored the first goal because I think it will be difficult for Madrid to score 2 goals to equalize on aggregate in fact i was wrong
And surprised to see the final score 3-1 even more surprised to see Benzema scored all the goals totally unexpected turn things around fast. I will not underestimate Madrid again under any circumstances.
If PSG didn't make many mistakes, they would have been in the quarter finals now. But these mistakes played a big role in this huge loss by 3-1. Real Madrid were very good at making use of the chances they found. They owe Benzema too much for this match. He was already having a great season and this was one of his best performances. Mbappe must be really sad after this result and his job is done here for sure now. PSG still can't become the champions in the Champions League although they have made important signings and strengthened their lineup a lot.
No, it's a PSG game like that. They haven't been a solid team. Relying on Messi, Mbaape and Neymar has not been enough to build the mentality of other players. I'm pretty sure after the first leg Madrid will be able to qualify in the 2nd leg. Although I was scared when Madrid lost 1-0. But Madrid proved they have a great mentality, madrid players show experience to keep playing calm and keep trying to score. I was very impressed with Modric's performances he played very well even though he was not young.
If PSG didn't make many mistakes, they would have been in the quarter finals now. But these mistakes played a big role in this huge loss by 3-1. Real Madrid were very good at making use of the chances they found. They owe Benzema too much for this match. He was already having a great season and this was one of his best performances. Mbappe must be really sad after this result and his job is done here for sure now. PSG still can't become the champions in the Champions League although they have made important signings and strengthened their lineup a lot.
The results are in sight and Madrid are now there because they won, after that there is no "If" because now is the time to see the progress.It doesn't matter if PSG made a mistake or whatever it is clear they lost and this is still proof that indeed they are still not ready to be in the UCL.
In terms of players maybe yes but in terms of teamwork, tactics and strategies they are still lagging behind.
maybe the one to blame in my opinion is the coach. I think it's time for PSG to look for a coach who has proven his achievements, and it is not difficult for PSG to get a top coach in the world. Even though the composition of PSG's players is very high quality compared to Real Madrid. Carlo Ancelotti is one very great coach while the PSG coach is unproven and has never won a championship. this is what differentiated Last night between Madrid and PSG
PSG dominated the game well in the first half but a lot of mistakes were made. Great opportunities missed. Real-madrid had good opportunities in the second half and veteran striker Benzama made good use of it all. Real Madrid should never be underestimated. Although there are the best players in the world on the opposite side, football players like mbabbe, messi, neyma. Real-Madrid has always been successful in this champions league.
If PSG didn't make many mistakes, they would have been in the quarter finals now. But these mistakes played a big role in this huge loss by 3-1. Real Madrid were very good at making use of the chances they found. They owe Benzema too much for this match. He was already having a great season and this was one of his best performances. Mbappe must be really sad after this result and his job is done here for sure now. PSG still can't become the champions in the Champions League although they have made important signings and strengthened their lineup a lot.
The results are in sight and Madrid are now there because they won, after that there is no "If" because now is the time to see the progress.It doesn't matter if PSG made a mistake or whatever it is clear they lost and this is still proof that indeed they are still not ready to be in the UCL.
In terms of players maybe yes but in terms of teamwork, tactics and strategies they are still lagging behind.
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