PSG-Troyes: Mayulu luxury joker, the Park celebrates its Virage Auteuil, Torres at half mast… The tops and flops

Mayulu joker (deluxe)

Once again established by Luis Enrique, the attacking midfielder, scorer in PSG's last four outings, once again shined, Saturday evening at the Parc des Princes, during his team's victory against Troyes (1-0). This time, Senny Mayulu became the decisive passer on Illya Zabarnyi's opener, just before the break (39'). Beyond this offering, number 24 could even have broken the deadlock if he had not, unluckily, found the Estac crossbar from the start (4'). After a delicate start to the season, the “titi”, capable of playing in several offensive positions, is gaining strength. A real Swiss army knife. Very sharp.

Zabarnyi asserts himself

What could be better than a goal to honor his fourth consecutive start? Saturday evening, against Troyes at the Parc des Princes, Illya Zabarnyi, for his 100th match in the colors of the capital and man of the match, scored the first goal of the match with a header, on a precise cross from Senny Mayulu, following a corner played with two players (39')! The one who has just signed his second achievement of the season and who is taking advantage of Marquinhos' injury to gain playing time continues to score points with his coach. Solid in recent weeks, the PSG central defender seems to have gained confidence within this squad. And above all, he (finally) responds.

Vitinha to make one dizzy

182 balls touched. For 175 passes, 95% of which were successful. The master of the capital club reigned supreme in the middle. If he did not have to force his immense talent, Vitinha calmly recited his passing ranges, dictating the tempo of his team. Two opportunities created are also to his credit. Even at a small trot, this player is from another world.

The Virage Auteuil celebrated by the Park

PSG properly celebrated the 35th anniversary of Virage Auteuil! In the spotlight during this meeting against Troyes, the Parisian supporters were able to count on their team, which offered them a new victory as a gift for this special evening at the Parc des Princes... Which players wore a t-shirt in tribute to their supporters, before the game, like Luis Enrique, during the post-match press conference. In Paris, life is beautiful!

And 11 for Paris

Paris Saint-Germain has just recorded its 11th consecutive success, in all competitions (and its third match without conceding a single goal this season)! An impressive figure which says a lot about the current state of form of the double European champions, who have simply been unplayable in recent weeks. After a mixed start to the season, the Parisians have moved up a gear, including performances in the Champions League against Manchester City, Barça and Villarreal. Does the team capable of bringing down this PSG even exist? This seriously raises the question...

Zaire-Emery’s “chest”…

What a performance from the young Parisian! Warren Zaire-Emery seemed to be everywhere against Estac. Absolutely everywhere. Three chances created and 99 balls touched during this meeting for the 20-year-old player, who literally devoured his opposite number, Kandet Diawara. It is not for nothing that he is one of Luis Enrique’s favorite “pawns”. A player with an extraordinary volume of play.

… fatal to Diawara

Facing “WZE”, number 7 Aube suffered martyrdom. With not the slightest shot attempted on the clock and only 21 balls touched on his side, Kandet Diawara simply did not exist, oppressed by the 20-year-old French international. Replaced at the hour mark by his coach, Stéphane Dumont, it was necessary to intervene. His team did (slightly) better after his exit, especially on the offensive level. At the same time, it was difficult to do worse...

Torres at half mast

And 8. Against Troyes, the Paris-SG center forward continues an eighth consecutive match without finding the net. Despite his four attempts on target, the world champion fell on a bone: the opposing goalkeeper, Hillel Konaté, author of six saves in this meeting. It's starting to happen for Ferran Torres, who is also missing out on (very) big opportunities... The ex-Barcelonese had started off with a bang, with six goals scored upon his arrival in the capital, but now... it's running out of fuel. Let's hope his confidence doesn't collapse. Because here, we are a long way from the goalscorer seen during his first weeks in Paris: he rather finds the face of the man who was renowned for his unmissable misses.

A thousand steps at the level

The Estac midfielder was swallowed up. In the midfield, the Trojan played the wiper, suffering greatly from the pace imposed by PSG. Only one shot attempted for Antoine Mille, who also lost 13 balls during this meeting. Without forgetting his completely missed cross to the far post, shortly after the hour mark, when his team had a great opportunity to come back to score. A performance far too weak and insufficient to hope for anything at the Parc des Princes.