Neymar Jr. scored and Gianluigi Donnarumma saved a penalty as Paris Saint-Germain beat Stade Brestois 29 1-0 on Saturday to go back to the top of the Ligue ...
Yet this was a subdued performance from PSG, despite the introduction of Fabián Ruiz for his debut just after the hour mark. Hérelle was shown a red card, only for the foul to be annulled because VAR showed that Neymar had been just offside when the pass was played. Indeed there was a lucky escape for Brest when Neymar was chopped down by Christophe Hérelle as he advanced towards the box after being sent clear by Messi.
Neymar scored the only goal of the game, but PSG had Gianluigi Donnarumma to thank for saving a penalty to preserve a 1-0 victory over lowly Brest. PSG understandably did not have the ruthless edge they showed against Juventus in midweek, ...
Much of the game you see him flat-footed, before coming into life as possession is set to come his way, where he can then dink, cajole or fizz in a pass with his left foot that no one else on the pitch can execute. Lionel Messi (PSG) - He is obviously not the Messi of old and his goal ratio is likely to be nearer to one in three rather than a goal a game, but he remains a dazzling figure to watch. Donnarumma repays coach's faith - Christophe Galtier was quizzed on whether he would bring Keylor Neves back into the side after Gianluigi Donnarumma's howler gifted Juventus a goal in the Champions League.
PARIS: Paris St Germain forward Neymar scored his eighth Ligue 1 goal of the campaign as the champions overcame Brest 1-0 at Parc des Princes on Saturday ...
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PARIS: Neymar notched his 10th goal of the season but a lethargic Paris Saint-Germain needed a second-half Gianluigi Donnarumma penalty save to secure a 1-0 ...
The Italian dived to his left 20 minutes from time to keep out Islam Slimani's penalty, awarded following a clumsy foul by Presnel Kimpembe on Noah Fadiga. "It is always difficult to play on the back of a Champions League game. Ultimately PSG were grateful to Donnarumma.
Neymar and Lionel Messi were the stars once again for Paris Saint-Germain as they beat Brest 1-0 to preserve their unbeaten start to the season.
There are few players in Europe in as good of form as the Brazilian - a trend made more impressive by the Neymar scored his eighth goal of the campaign on Saturday, and he's netted in all but one of PSG's seven Ligue 1 matches. The reigning champions were rarely in danger against Brest, but Neymar, Lionel Messi and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma stepped up to the plate when they were called upon.
Neymar notched his 10th goal of the season but a lethargic Paris Saint-Germain needed a second-half Gianluigi Donnarumma penalty save to secure a 1-0 win ...
"It is always difficult to play on the back of a Champions League game. Ultimately PSG were grateful to Donnarumma. It was his eighth goal in seven league games this season. Marseille bounced back from a 2-0 defeat away to Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League in midweek as they welcomed Lille to the Velodrome.#photo2 It was also a seventh assist for Messi. There was a lucky escape for Brest in the first half as defender Christophe Herelle was sent off for bringing down Neymar as the Brazilian advanced on goal.
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It has conceded 12 goals in its last four matches -- a hole it will look to plug against the Ligue 1 champion. Christophe Galtier’s side has been tremendous in attack, scoring 16 goals in its last five matches and will look to build on the same under its new manager. But I haven't felt anything negative since the game in relation to this chance."
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Another brilliant ball from Messi splits the defence and plays in Bernat. PSG so open at the back. But Herelle was in the right place to head away from danger in front of Mbappe.
Neymar scored the only goal in Paris Saint-Germain's 1-0 win over Brest in the French league as PSG moved back to the top of the standings.
But Donnarumma got a firm hand to Islam Slimani’s effort from the spot. Neymar put the hosts in front in the 29th minute from Lionel Messi’s assist. Marseille rallied to beat Lille 2-1 at the Stade Velodrome, bouncing back from its loss against Tottenham in the Champions League midweek.