Paris Saint-Germain's preparations for the Champions League last-16 second leg against Real Sociedad were overshadowed by coach Luis Enrique's handling of star player Kylian Mbappe. Despite tactical struggles, PSG secured a 2-0 victory with Mbappe scoring both goals, showcasing a strong away performance. Luis Enrique implemented a midfield diamond formation with Dembele central, baffling Real Sociedad and putting PSG in control. Mbappe's impressive performance and Luis Enrique's tactical decisions were key to PSG's success.
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FT. Most effective away performance of the season from #PSG for me. Professional job. Mbappe excellent, Dembele and his new tactical role was key. And after all the recent noise too, impressively handled by Luis Enrique. #RSOPSG https://t.co/o10ruAGm5o
Clearest demonstration so far of what Luis Enrique wants his PSG to look like. V. young starting XI, innovative shape, huge work rate, pressing, bold passing out from the back and real control in possession. Obviously helps when he keeps Mbappe on the pitch too.
Mbappe with the second and the clincher. Another excellent finish, opens his body up for the far corner and fires at the near post instead. It follows a long period of possession and control. Strong performance this from #PSG. #RSOPSG
0-2. Mbappe sprung clear, and he sweeps home, making it look so, so easy
So, Luis Enrique has saved his biggest tactical surprise of the season for his return to Spain. Midfield diamond with Dembele central has baffled Real Sociedad and put #PSG in control. Mbappe with net-breaking bit between his teeth. V impressive away display so far. #RSOPSG
Of course, Mbappe strikes. Real Sociedad have struggled to adapt to Dembele's positioning, he's dropping really deep and he feeds the pass to Mbappe, who does the rest cutting in from the left. Big, big goal for #PSG.
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#PSG may need to get used to playing without Mbappe, just not yet in the Champions League! Luis Enrique's side haven't clicked yet tactically but they are 20 unbeaten in all competitions. Yet to win away in the UCL this season, but only need to avoid defeat tonight. #RSOPSG
Paris Saint-Germain's preparations for Tuesday's Champions League last-16 second leg away to Real Sociedad have been overshadowed by coach Luis Enrique's handling of star man Kylian Mbappe ➡️ https://t.co/uwq7hzS2RC #AFPSports #RSOPSG #UCL