PSG PLAYER RATINGS: Hat-trick hero Mbappe and Donnarumma give PSG victory

Ligue 1, Round 12, 11/11/23

Today’s thrilling Ligue 1 game saw Reims and PSG go back and forth in an attack-heavy display. A wonderful match from a neutral standpoint, as the home team’s relentless pressing clashed with the visitors’ quick counters and technical excellence, ultimately ending in a 0-3 win for the reigning champions.

Regardless of Kylian Mbappé’s (24) early goal (3′), Will Still’s tactical approach saw his team generate most of the chances, but Gianluigi Donnarumma’s (24) heroic shot stopping kept Reims attackers at bay with 4 key saves, leaving Junya Ito (30) and his partners frustrated.

Half-time choice from Luis Enrique meant Gonçalo Ramos (22) was to leave his spot to Portugal teammate Vitinha (23), which proved a decisive adjustment, as the now over-loaded Parisian midfield found it easier to create space between the lines and play out of opposition pressure.

As the match played on, the Rémois’ first-half energy-consuming efforts came back to bite them, as seemingly heavy legs and less efficient defensive returns meant more room was to be found behind the defenders. Similar plays with right-sided runs from both Carlos Soler (26) and Bradley Barcola (21), subsequently finding Mbappé in the box, allowed the Frenchman to score two more and seal the win for his team.

Gianluigi Donnarumma – 9 – the home team’s high-pressing and final third presence meant the Italian goalkeeper had his hands full, and he didn’t disappoint. Reflex saves on Amir Richardson’s close-range effort (39′), and Emmanuel Agbadou’s powerful header (55′), were the best of the bunch from his clean-sheet-keeping performance.

Nordi Mukiele – 4

Milan Škriniar – 4

Marquinhos – 6

Carlos Soler – 5 – playing in a role which usually isn’t his, the