Villarreal-PSG: an unstoppable Parisian armada, Fabián Ruiz as at home, the “Yellow Submarine” was scuttled... The tops and flops

The Parisian armada has struck again

“I like this type of test,” Luis Enrique declared Monday at a press conference. After the match and the clear success of PSG in Villarreal (0-6), Luis Enrique said he was “impressed” by the copy made by his team. A new demonstration in the Champions League, after the epic victories obtained against Manchester City (2-4) and Barcelona (4-2). The adversity was, of course, less severe, but the Parisians still impressed and gave no chance to a team that was outclassed in all areas. The Parisian attack, although deprived of Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia, continues its crazy momentum in this C1. Twenty goals scored after four days (an average of five per match), and a new message sent to all of Europe. The quest for a third star could hardly have been better launched.

PSG’s historic start

Sixteen minutes and two seconds, the time it took PSG to score four goals in this match. Unheard of in the Champions League. Despite being pushed around in the first minutes, the Parisians quickly took matters into their own hands. Between possession, incessant pressing. And diabolical efficiency, at the heart of a bloc which quickly exploded on all sides. This first official match between Villarreal and PSG will undoubtedly remain in the annals of the C1 for many years.

Fabián Ruiz, like at home

Crowned world champion this summer, with La Roja, Fabián Ruiz did not miss his return to the country. The Spanish international, always present in the middle and clever between the lines, scored a double. Two classy goals, the second in particular after having mystified Veiga at the start of the second half. A perfect evening for the former Naples player, warmly applauded by Villarreal supporters on his exit. A knockout audience, but not resentful.

Hakimi, Captain Unleashed

Promoted to captain in the absence of Marquinhos, Achraf Hakimi, who remained on a hat-trick in the league, had a simply enormous match in his right lane. Never worried defensively, he chained devastating rushes, notably putting poor Romero to torture. 100% duels won and a feeling of overpowering for more than an hour. Logically released at the end of the match. The young Boly took the opportunity to gain a few minutes of play, and above all score his first goal in C1.

The “Yellow Submarine” was scuttled

A nightmare. Respectful but ambitious in the face of the Parisian ogre, Villarreal did not want to show an inferiority complex. The “Yellow Submarine” quickly became disillusioned. By wanting to take too many risks to ensure a clean restart despite the pressure suffered, the local defense lost several hot balls and offered almost unexpected ammunition to the Parisians who were not asking for so much. The action of Doué's goal, with a completely missed restart from Gulacsi at the origin, perfectly symbolizes this almost "suicidal" strategy against the double European champion.

Grandpa quickly sacrificed

His first start of the season in the Champions League came to an end. Nicolas Pépé, aligned on the right side, did not have time to highlight himself. A free kick obtained at the start of the match, and that's it. Beaten by Pacho on the opening score, the former Lille player then disappeared from sight until the break. Like the vast majority of his teammates. However, he was the only one to give up his place upon returning from the locker room. An evening to forget.