Arsenal taught PSG a lesson, coach Enrique was convinced

Visiting Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, coach Luis Enrique brought an unfamiliar lineup to England. Korean player Lee Kang-in, despite not being in great form, was unexpectedly pushed to the top of the attack. PSG's two wings are also players with little experience in the Champions League: Désiré Doué (19 years old) and Bradley Barcola (22 years old). Previously, PSG had removed important player Ousmane Dembele from the squad due to his poor attitude.

In the first half, Arsenal stunned PSG with two goals from Kai Havert and Bukayo Saka. The Gunners' first goal was scored in the 20th minute when Leandro Trossard made a smart pass for Kai Havert to run into the position and head the ball with class. PSG's defense was completely surprised by this situation and did not take any action to stop the German player. For the second goal in the 35th minute, Bukayo Saka had a difficult free kick on the right wing, passing through a forest of players and surprising PSG goalkeeper Donnarumma.

Kai Havert (No. 29) and Bukayo Saka brought 2 goals for Arsenal

Despite receiving two buckets of cold water in a row, PSG's responses were too weak. The French representative struggled to find a way into Arsenal's goal for the remaining 60 minutes of the match. In the second half, PSG held the ball for 65% of the time, had 7 more shots but not one of them was on target. Even if Arsenal's attacking players were more careful, the home team would have scored more goals.

Witnessing the developments on the pitch, Frank Lampard commented: “Looking at the game that lasted more than 90 minutes, I just want to say that it was difficult for the visitors. PSG were taught a lesson by Arsenal in the Champions League. Arsenal did not need to rush too much but they were the team with better physical strength, stronger both with and without the ball. Arsenal were agile, effective in all situations - those are things that PSG have never shown in the Champions League.”

After the match, coach Luis Enrique himself admitted that Arsenal were superior to PSG: “Arsenal showed top-notch football. PSG had to play away, enter the match with great tension and it is even more difficult when facing a stronger opponent. We must not repeat what happened today in the future. PSG must try to change many things. However, I have no intention of explaining anything.”

Coach Luis Enrique admits Arsenal deserved 3 points

Two goals from Kai Havert and Bukayo Saka helped Arsenal win 2-0. This is also the first victory of the London team in the Champions League season 2024 - 2025. Notably, since 2007, this is the first time Arsenal has kept a clean sheet in the UEFA Champions League.

Coach Mikel Arteta proudly said: “Arsenal played against one of the strongest teams in the world , PSG. They really dominated the tournament, had many good players, good tactics, but we handled the match in a great way. Arsenal were determined, wanted to dominate the pitch and played impressively, especially in the first half.”

After the match with PSG, Arsenal will continue to play at home in the third round, against Shakhtar Donetsk (October 23). Meanwhile, PSG will return to France to face PSV Eindhoven.

In addition to Arsenal, another representative of the Premier League, Man City, also had a big 4-0 victory right on the field of Slovan Bratislava. İlkay Gündoğan opened the scoring for Man City in the 8th minute. The remaining goals of Man City in this match were scored by Phil Foden (minute 15), Erling Haaland (minute 58) and James McAtee (minute 74).

Just like Arsenal, this is Man City's first victory in the UEFA Champions League 2024 - 2025 season.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/arsenal-da-day-cho-psg-mot-bai-hoc-hlv-enrique-tam-phuc-khau-phuc-185241002053237052.htm