Paris Saint-Germain played to a frustrating 1-1 draw against PSV Eindhoven in their Champions League group stage match on Tuesday night at the Parc des Princes. The game exposed PSG’s persistent issues on the big stage, with Achraf Hakimi equalizing after Noa Lang’s 34th-minute opener for the visitors.
The result leaves PSG with just four points from three matches, while PSV is still searching for their first win of the tournament. Let’s break down the player ratings for both teams following this clash.
PSG Player Ratings
Goalkeeper
Gianluigi Donnarumma – 6.0/10
Donnarumma had a relatively quiet evening, making only two saves throughout the match. His distribution was satisfactory, but he could do little about the goal conceded.
Defenders
Nuno Mendes – 7.1/10
The Portuguese left-back was dynamic, contributing to both attack and defense. Mendes had two shots on goal and created two chances, while also making four defensive recoveries.
Willian Pacho – 8.2/10
Pacho delivered a standout performance in defense, showcasing exceptional passing accuracy of 96%. He was involved in 13 defensive actions and created a chance for his team.
Marquinhos – 7.0/10
Marquinhos had a solid game, maintaining 93% passing accuracy. He contributed defensively with seven interventions and made three clearances.
Achraf Hakimi – 8.3/10
Hakimi was the standout player, scoring PSG’s equalizer and contributing significantly on both ends of the pitch. He had four shots, created two chances, and was involved in six defensive actions.
Midfielders
Fabian Ruiz – 7.8/10
Ruiz performed well on the left side, assisting Hakimi’s goal and making eight recoveries throughout the match.
Joao Neves – 7.9/10
Neves played effectively in the midfield, with a passing accuracy of 92%. He made two shots on goal and participated in eight defensive actions.
Warren Zaire-Emery – 6.5/10
The young midfielder had a decent outing, recording two shots on target and creating a chance, but he was less influential overall compared to his teammates.
Attackers
Bradley Barcola – 7.5/10
Barcola was a lively presence on the left wing, managing three shots on goal and creating three opportunities for his teammates.
Lee Kang-In – 6.9/10
Kang-In had a reasonable performance with two shots on goal, contributing to a couple of attacking moves, though he could have done more to impact the match.
Ousmane Dembele – 7.7/10
Dembele consistently applied pressure on the right wing, registering six shots (two blocked) and creating three chances for the team.
Substitutes
Vitinha – 6.9/10
Coming on for Fabian Ruiz around the 59th minute, Vitinha maintained a solid passing accuracy of 91%.
Asensio – 6.4/10
Asensio replaced Lee Kang-In and had two shots on goal, though he struggled to make a significant impact.
Desire Doue, Senny Mayulu, Kolo Muani – N/A
Manager
Luis Enrique – 6/10
Enrique will be disappointed with his team’s failure to secure all three points against a team they were expected to beat, despite creating several promising chances.
PSV Player Ratings
Goalkeeper
Walter Benítez – 6.9/10
Benítez had a solid performance in goal, making seven saves while conceding one. His distribution was average but effective enough to keep his team in the match.
Defenders
Matteo Dams – 7.0/10
Dams was active on the right flank, maintaining an 81% passing accuracy and contributing to 16 defensive actions.
Olivier Boscagli – 7.8/10
Boscagli had an impressive game, achieving 82% passing accuracy and being involved in 16 defensive actions, including eight clearances.
Ryan Flamingo – 6.7/10
Flamingo put in a decent shift, maintaining a passing accuracy of 90% and contributing defensively with three clearances.
Mauro Junior – 7.6/10
The Brazilian right-back was effective in both defense and attack, making two shots on goal and participating in 12 defensive actions.
Midfielders
Ismael Saibari – 8.1/10
Saibari was outstanding, creating two chances and providing the assist for Lang’s goal. He also contributed defensively with five actions.
Malik Tillman – 7.1/10
Tillman orchestrated play well, achieving an 85% passing accuracy. He created a chance and was involved in 14 defensive actions.
Guus Til – 7.2/10
Til capped off a solid performance, contributing to five defensive actions and making two clearances.
Attackers
Noa Lang – 8.0/10
Lang scored the opener for PSV and played a key role on the left wing, showcasing his attacking capabilities.
Luuk de Jong – 6.7/10
De Jong contributed to the team’s attacking efforts but failed to register a shot on goal, relying on his positioning to create opportunities.
Johan Bakayoko – 7.0/10
Bakayoko had a good game on the right wing, achieving 91% passing accuracy and registering two shots on goal while creating one chance.
Substitutes
Couhaib Driouech – 6.0/10
Driouech replaced Lang in the 65th minute but failed to make a significant impact, managing only one shot on goal.
Isaac Babadi, Richard Ledezma – N/A
Manager
Peter Bosz – 6/10
Bosz will feel disappointed with the draw despite his team’s strong defensive performance. His choices from the bench could have been utilized better to capitalize on their advantage.
