This Wednesday evening, Paris Saint-Germain won 2-4 (video highlights Monaco/PSG) against Monaco in the advanced match of the 16th day of Ligue 1 2024-2025 at the Stade Louis II. We take a look at the highlights and lowlights of the victory.
Tops –
4 goals, efficiency back
A few games ago, we feared that PSG had lost the key to scoring goals. That was only temporary. 3 goals against Lyon, 4 at Louis II, PSG don’t give up and as they have many chances, when they score, they win. Some will say it was a little Monaco, but it was above all the last whipping boy of the top 5 for PSG. A serious match.
Doué/Ramos
Two styles, two players on fire. One emerges, the other is reborn. When PSG become more precise in their attacking moves and positioning, everything becomes easier. Doué has really taken off, and that’s a pleasure. Ramos, on the other hand, is imposing his presence in the box, and it has to be said that since his return, this has been more than satisfactory.
Dembélé
Less dominant on the dribble, but in the end, two goals. When he misses his chances, you criticize him, but when he scores, you have to say so. 8 goals, 5 assists, it’s a better season than last year and we’re only halfway through. Congratulations to Luis Enrique for stealing him, it seems to be working. A good game from him.
Flops –
Donnarumma, refereeing
We don’t talk about refereeing here, it’s often just excuses and doesn’t get us anywhere. That said, Donnarumma was on the ground for several minutes with a scar on his face and Singo finished the match. Ok, he doesn’t take red, that’s hard to hear, but come on, let’s skip it. How does he not take yellow (which would have been his second)? Incomprehensible. He’s not doing it on purpose, but he’s not in control of anything.
Ruiz, Barcola, Marquinhos’ pass for Monaco’s second goal
Pell-mell, PSG didn’t have a great Barcola or a great Ruiz. The Spaniard was far too lacking in incisiveness, and Barcola was once again predictable. As for Marquinhos, he can’t make a pass like that, straight to the opposition. These were the downfalls of a PSG side that played a big game, but could have lost some of its feathers. The details are important.
