Neymar did equalise for the hosts from the spot to force a 1-1 draw. The woodwork of Alexander Nubel was repeatedly shaved by PSG throughout the 1-1 tie.
Paris Saint-Germain faced AS Monaco in Ligue 1 on Sunday,
providing them with their hardest test of the year thus far. Christophe Galtier’s team fell behind for the first time this season after 20 minutes at Parc des Princes thanks to a goal from Kevin Volland; nevertheless,
Paris Saint Germain Monaco goals
We already knew the backline had holes,
but there was confirmation of it as Volland’s goal exposed weaknesses and Wissam Ben Yedder
came dangerously close to adding a second immediately after the break. Although it wasn’t quite enough to cause Galtier sleepless nights,
it was the fourth goal given up in as many Ligue 1 games,
and for a team like PSG,
an average of one goal against per game is not good enough. The key distinction is that, unlike Monaco,
Les Parisiens were able to defeat Montpellier HSC and Lille OSC.
Recovery in Monaco
The Philippe Clement team has had a sluggish start to the season,
but this performance may rekindle their aspirations following their withdrawal from the UEFA Champions League
and their underwhelming Ligue 1 record thus far. Concern about their chances of making the podium was raised after a crushing loss to RC Lens
in the principality and a draw with Stade Rennais,
but some of that anxiety was allayed on Sunday in the capital. This was by far PSG’s toughest test so far this season,
and it may have provided a more accurate reflection of both sides’ actual abilities.
Sunday’s 1-1 home tie with Monaco kept Paris Saint-Germain
in first place in the French league after Neymar won and converted a penalty.
Guillermo Maripan appeared to catch Neymar with an extended leg
as he cut inside after latching onto Lionel Messi’s cross down the left side.
Following a video review,
the official decided to award the kick after initially dismissing PSG’s claims of a penalty. Neymar confused Alexander Nuebel
with his customary staggered run-up
before casually guiding the ball inside the left post. Neymar scored his eighth goal overall and sixth league goal in the span of five games.
With 10 points,
PSG is ahead of Lens and arch rival Marseille on goal differential.
Even though PSG’s vaunted attacking trio of Lionel Messi,
Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe were denied space early on,
Monaco rode its luck at times and eventually seized the lead in the 20th minute.
Following a challenge on Messi by recently acquired Mohamed Camara close to the midway line,
German attacker Kevin Volland received a pass from Russia midfielder Aleksandr Golovin,
who then held off central defender Presnel Kimpembe before firing a low effort into the bottom right corner.
The PSG attack,
which had scored 17 goals in the league in the previous three games under new coach Christophe Galtier,
could not find the back of the net until Mbappe’s feeble attempt in the 37th minute.
They effectively shut us off,
according to PSG captain Marquinhos. They prevented us from bringing the ball out from behind.
Messi’s curling attempt from 20 metres missed the left upright and bounced to Mbappe,
who rushed his shot and struck the base of the right post. PSG then hit the post again in the final seconds of the first half.
Prior to Mbappe’s feeble chance in the 37th minute,
PSG’s striking unit had scored 17 goals
in the league in the team’s previous three league games under new coach Christophe Galtier.
PSG captain Marquinhos stated,
“They closed us down well. They hindered our ability to get the ball out from behind.
PSG then again hit the post in the final seconds of the first half. Messi’s curling attempt from 20 metres missed the left upright and rebounded to Mbappe,
who rushed his shot and struck the right post’s base.
Following a dreadful 1-1 draw with Monaco on Sunday night at the Parc des Princes,
Paris Saint-Germain lost their first points of the year.
The guests made a forceful entrance. The PSG defenders were harassed by the strikers Kevin Volland and Wissam Ben Yedder
in an effort to cut off the supply lines to the attacking trio of Kylian Mbappé,
Neymar, and Lionel Messi.
Once the star trio had the ball, Axel Diasi and Mohamed Camara also contributed with some solid tackles.
The hosts, who had scored 17 goals in their previous three games, appeared frightened and offended.
Sunday’s 1-1 tie with Monaco put a stop to Paris Saint-undefeated Germain’s
start to the French season, despite Neymar’s penalty kick goal.
The VAR informed the on-field referee to a foul on Neymar by Monaco
defender Guillermo Maripan, and the Brazilian scored his eighth goal in five games this season.
At the Parc des Princes, 20 minutes into the match,
Monaco took the lead when Kevin Volland sprinted forward,
fought off Presnel Kimpembe, and then smacked the ball past Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Despite Neymar’s penalty kick goal on Sunday,
Paris Saint-unblemished Germain’s start to the French season came to an end in a 1-1 draw with Monaco.
Neymar was fouled by Monaco defender Guillermo Maripan,
and the VAR alerted the on-field referee to the incident. Neymar then scored his eighth goal in five games this season.
Twenty minutes into the game,
Monaco seized the lead at the Parc des Princes thanks to a goal from Kevin Volland,
who raced forward, outran Presnel Kimpembe, and then beat Gianluigi Donnarumma to the ball.
Despite Neymar’s penalty kick goal,
Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Monaco ended Paris Saint-unbeaten Germain’s start to the French season.
Neymar was fouled by Monaco defender Guillermo Maripan,
according to the video assistant referee (VAR),
and the Brazilian scored his eighth goal in five games this season.
Kevin Volland ran forward, fought with Presnel Kimpembe,
and then smashed the ball past Gianluigi Donnarumma to give Monaco the lead at the Parc des Princes 20 minutes into the game.
With Donnarumma flying to his right to make the save, the visitors could have doubled their lead. Instead, they were held back for the majority of the rest of the game.
On the cusp of halftime,
PSG was miraculously denied an equaliser when Lionel Messi slammed a powerful drive off the left-hand post and Kylian Mbappe hit the opposite upright with the rebound.
After the break,
Neymar’s point-blank attempt was saved by goalkeeper Alexander Nuebel for Monaco, but PSG soon equalised with 20 minutes remaining.
After that, they had chances to secure all three points. In the 74th minute, Achraf Hakimi’s powerful strike hit the post, and in the final seconds,
Nuebel denied Kylian Mbappe.
Paris Saint-perfect Germain’s start to the Ligue 1 season came to an end after being held to a painful 1–1 draw by Monaco at home.
On Sunday, PSG played well in the first half,
but the visitors took the lead at the break thanks to a precise Kevin Volland shot that beat Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal.
The second period saw Christophe Galtier’s squad work hard to score an equaliser,
and they were successful when VAR called a foul on Neymar and granted a penalty. Neymar then stepped up to take the penalty kick himself.
