Emery’s naivety was matched by Lo Celso’s as he clumsily challenged Toni Kroos to concede a penalty in Madrid. Individualism sets the tone: not one pass was completed at the Bernabéu between Neymar and Cavani or between Mbappé and Cavani. Paris Saint-Germain sparkled against Strasbourg at times, but in truth Cavani’s pair of delightful finishes only masked another wayward defensive display. Silva was sucked out position for Strasbourg’s second goal and a third was incorrectly ruled out for offside – mistakes that will be costly in the Champions League. Relegation remains a concern, but on the strength of another comeback, this side should have the belief required to stay up.

Source: The Guardian February 19, 2018 12:56 UTC