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Goals: Paris Saint Germain – Clermont – Played on 06/03/2023

 June 3, 2023

Messi and Ramos Depart Paris After Disappointing Night of Coronation

Introduction:

In a dark turn of events, the Paris Saint-Germain team experienced a crushing defeat against Clermont at the Parc des Princes stadium. The match, which was supposed to be a historic coronation for the league title, ended in disappointment as Saint-Germain fell to their opponent with a score of 3-2. This unfortunate outcome marked the final appearance of Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos in a Paris Saint-Germain jersey, as their contracts with the club expired.

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Early Goals and Reversals:

The game started with Clermont’s Greg Keay scoring a goal within 5 minutes, only for it to be disallowed due to a handball, thanks to video technology. However, this setback didn’t dampen the spirits of the Parisian giants, as Sergio Ramos and Kylian Mbappe quickly responded with two goals in just 5 minutes. Ramos headed a cross from Vitinha into the net, while Mbappe successfully converted a penalty kick, solidifying his position as the league’s top scorer.

Missed Opportunities and Costly Mistakes:

Despite the strong start, Paris Saint-Germain failed to capitalize on their advantage and became increasingly reckless and careless. Marco Verratti made a fatal error by returning the ball to his goalkeeper, allowing Clermont’s Johan Justin to capitalize and score a goal, narrowing the difference. The tension escalated when Zaire Emery was awarded a penalty kick for a hand ball, but Greg Keay missed the opportunity to equalize by striking the ball next to the post.

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Clermont’s Victory and PSG’s Struggles:

As the game progressed, Clermont dealt another blow to Paris Saint-Germain by scoring a second goal in stoppage time through Mehdi Zaffan. Lionel Messi, in his last appearance for the club, missed two clear chances in front of the goal, compounding the frustration for the Parisian side. To make matters worse, Gregon Keay capitalized on the poor control and coverage of Sergio Ramos and Pechapo, adding a third goal for Clermont.

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Late Attempts and Final Farewells:

Paris Saint-Germain made efforts to recover from the shock in the second half, with Coach Christophe Galtier making substitutions, but it proved futile. Alexandre Lotellier and Marquinhos joined the ranks in the dying minutes of the match, as the third goalkeeper and a replacement for Donnarumma and Pechapo, respectively. Despite three minutes of stoppage time, Messi’s free-kick was brilliantly saved by Clermont goalkeeper Diao, denying the Argentine star a final moment of glory in his Paris Saint-Germain farewell.

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Conclusion:

The night of coronation turned into a dark chapter for Paris Saint-Germain, as they succumbed to a defeat that tainted their league title celebration. Messi and Ramos bid farewell to the club with a disappointing final appearance, leaving their fans and teammates disheartened. Clermont emerged victorious, inflicting wounds on the Parisian giants and leaving a bitter taste in their mouths.

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