PSG star refuses to accept individual award at European Cup 1

Dembele, who contributed an assist to help PSG raise the score to 2-0 (before falling behind 2-3), said: "I don't deserve this title. Donnarumma deserves it more than me."

Dembele has his own reasons. If he only had one memorable moment in the match, Donnarumma made many saves to maintain the team's fragile advantage. Of the 9 times the opponent fired at his goal, the Italian goalkeeper successfully blocked 6 times. Of the 3 goals he conceded, there was one unfortunate situation when the ball hit a defender and flew into the net.

Dembele's lack of belief in the title of "Man of the Match" was also shown by his blank expression when receiving the award. Dembele showed no emotion and appeared worried.

Donnarumma had a good game

His face probably reflected what PSG showed on the field. From the 34th to the 55th minute, the English club scored 3 goals in a row to lead 3-2 in the second leg and bring the final score down to 4-5. That meant Aston Villa only needed 1 more goal to equalize the final score. Fortunately, PSG escaped death and advanced with a slim 5-4 advantage.

“We thought we were too good. With the score we thought we had qualified and it was over,” Dembele said. “But in the Champions League, things happen. You have to face such passionate fans and in those situations, the opponent can turn the game around. This game will help us in the future. We will go back to work to try to reach the final.”

Marquinhos shares Dembele's view. The PSG centre-back believes his team relaxed too early: "We wanted to play a complete game, but when the score was 2-0, we slowed down. This team is growing, and there is always more to do to improve."

Dang Lai

Source: https://tienphong.vn/ngoi-sao-psg-tu-choi-nhan-danh-hieu-ca-nhan-tai-cup-c1-chau-au-post1734094.tpo