Cristiano Ronaldo gets angry because of the doping control
Two Champions League heavyweights, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, played out a 0-0 draw in their Group A clash at Parc des Princes.
I don’t want to disrespect the opposition, PSG do have world class talent such as Ibrahimovic and Di Maria for example.
Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.theeagleonline.com.ng as the source. I would say no – but Real need to address a few things such as the role Ronaldo has in the team.
“What we’ve done during the last 10 minutes, we would be pleased to do it more often during the game in order to show the opponent that we respect them but that we do not fear them”, he said.
Despite all the money sloshing around “nobody could cash in their chances” adds the United States broadcaster, which notes it was the first time that Real had failed to score in a Champions League group game for seven years.
The fourth goal came when Astana defender Denys Dedechko turned the ball into his own net while trying to clear a cross in the 89th.
Real went into the contest having to do without injured Mateo Kovacic, Pepe, Dani Carvajal, James Rodriguez, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema.
Van Gaal said he was satisfied with a draw since it leaves United “on schedule” to qualify for the knockout stages with two wins in its final two home games.
Real Madrid head coach Rafael Benitez was proud of his players, particularly for keeping a clean sheet. Of course that also means that PSG can also better adjust its game plan in what will be a far greater challenge.
The visitors had a big opportunity in the 25th minute when Kevin Trapp made a fine save from Jese after he had collected a brilliant through ball from Toni Kroos. Casemiro forced Trapp into another save with a long-range shot.
At the end of a sharp counter-attack, Ronaldo missed the target with a powerful angled shot.
“We knew it would be a tough match against the best team in Europe”, said PSG midfielder Matuidi.
The powerful attacking line will see Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Edinson Cavani leading the offense, with Thiago Silva being partnered by Brazilian countryman Marquinhos, who takes the place of another Brazil centre-back David Luiz, who is out with a knee injury.
As expected, Real dominated play from the first whistle while their French counterparts preferred to sit back and let the opposition dictate play.