Paris Saint-Germain continued their impressive run in this season's Champions League by beating Anderlecht at Constant Vanden Stadion, according to the Daily Mail. The goalscorers for PSG were Kylian Mbappe (3'), Edinson Cavani (44') and Neymar (56). On the other side, Anderlecht couldn't make much impact in the match as they barely created chances up front. The home team had to rely on counter attacks to punch PSG's solid defense. Certainly, it is a huge loss for head coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck and his men as they're yet to earn a point so far and needed at least a win in this match to stay afloat in the group.
With this result, Paris Saint-Germain continues to lead Group B with nine points, while Anderlecht is at the bottom with no points. Here's a summary of the match.
Anderlecht outlook
Starting XI and individual performance points: Goalkeeper - Matz Sels (5.60). Defender - Olivier Deschacht (5.38), Leander Dendoncker (4.90), Kara (six points). Midfielder - Dennis Appiah (6.08), Henry Onyekuru (six points), Sven Kums (6.18), Adrien Trebel (seven points). Forward - Pieter Gerkens (6.18), Lukasz Teodorczyk (6.13), Sofiane Hanni (6.73). Used substitutes - Massimo Bruno (six points), Josué (5.32), Ivan Obradovic (6.12).
Team's strength and weakness: Hein Vanhaezebrouck's men often lost possession to PSG and created few chances in front of goal through counter attacks.
They were too weak at finishing and committed several individual stumbles especially in their defense.
Style of play: the home team favored counter attacks and long passes.
Paris Saint-Germain outlook
Starting XI and individual performance points: Goalkeeper - Alphonse Areola (eight points). Defender - Dani Alves (7.51), Marquinhos (7.52), Presnel Kimpembe (7.21), Layvin Kurzawa (7.52).
Midfielder - Adrien Rabiot (7.62), Thiago Motta (seven points), Marco Verratti (8.75). Forward - Kylian Mbappe (9.63), Edinson Cavani (7.35), Neymar (9.52). Used substitutes - Ángel Di María (6.79), Giovani Lo Celso (6.23), Julian Draxler (6.68).
Team's strength and weakness: PSG often stole the ball from Anderlecht players and went on to create goal opportunities through individual efforts, set pieces and through balls.
In addition, they were good at finishing.
Style of play: Unai Emery's men played with width, attacked through the center midfield and favored through balls.
Man of the Match
Kylian Mbappe was just outstanding in the match. The Frenchman opened the scoring in the third minute to inspire PSG's triumph over Anderlecht. In addition to this, Mbappe provided an assist and completed 66 touches in the match.
Upcoming fixtures
In their return leg match, Paris Saint-Germain will play host to Anderlecht at Parc des Princes on Tuesday 31 October.
