Paris St-Germain
Kevin Trapp – 7/10
The German keeper made a great early save from Costa, but nearly conceded after spilling a low effort late in the first half, with Pedro nearly profiting. A fantastic double save from Willian and Hazard on the hour mark kept his side in the game.
Marquinhos – 6.5/10
Struggled down the right against Hazard at times, but bailed out Trapp with a vital clearance as the first half ended. The Brazilian shifted to midfield as the game ended, and looked comfortable there as well. A solid performance from the youngster.
Thiago Silva – 6/10
A centre-back of his calibre ought not to have been fooled by Costa for the first goal, although the Brazilian made a couple of vital interceptions that snuffed out threatening situations. Silva commanded the PSG defence as the game went on, although his job was made easier by Costa’s substitution.
David Luiz – 7/10
The former Chelsea man is often criticized for his adventurous spirit, but Luiz was rather disciplined and was PSG’s best defender on the night. The Brazilian often had to cover for a rampaging Maxwell, and responded the challenge well.
Maxwell – 6/10
PSG’s Brazilian left-back was a constant threat down the left, and sent in a couple of threatening crosses that had the Chelsea defence scramblling to clear. However, Maxwell did struggle to keep Willian quiet, and was occasionally caught up the pitch.
Thiago Motta – 5.5/10
PSG’s defensive hardman was caught by Pedro for Chelsea’s first goal, and his lack of pace resulted in the ball being stolen off him multiple times, while also going into the book for a foul on Fabregas.
Blaise Matuidi – 6/10
PSG’s box-to-box midfielder has been in fantastic form of late, although the Frenchman was surprisingly quiet in tonight’s game, as he was often second to 50-50s and was outmuscled off the ball multiple times, with Rabiot bailing him out at times. A late yellow did little to improve his rating.
Adrien Rabiot – 7.5/10
The Frenchman’s inclusion was a certainty with Veratti not making the squad, but even Laurent Blanc could not have predicted Rabiot’s impact. A fine burst into the box allowed him to score his first goal, while his exquisite pick out of Di Maria set up the second goal. Rabiot was a bit inconsistent with his distribution, but it did not affect his rating by much.
Angel di Maria – 8.5/10
The Argentine wizard was absolutely fantastic, as his perfectly timed pass found Ibrahimovic to set up the first goal. Di Maria was instrumental in all of PSG’s attacks, and was rewarded with an assist for PSG’s second goal after he sent in a peach of a cross from the left. Redemption on English soil for the Argentinian.
Lucas Moura – 7/10
Lucas was full of running throughout the game, and did not stick to the wings as he roamed all over the pitch. His constant harrowing of the Chelsea defence allowed Ibrahimovic and Di Maria to find space and profit.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic – 9/10
The Swede performed to his reputation, and was ruthlessly efficient as he was involved in both of PSG’s goals. A fantastic run to find space on the wing allowed him to cross for Rabiot’s goal, while Ibrahimovic was similarly alert to turn in Di Maria’s wonderful cross. A great night for PSG’s talisman.
Subs
Javier Pastore – 6/10
The Argentinian came on for Lucas Moura in the 77th minute and kept things ticking over in attack.
Edinson Cavani – N/A
The Uruguayan came on for Angel di Maria in the 82nd but had very few minutes to make an impact.
Gregory van der Wiel – N/A
The Dutchman came on for Blaise Matuidi in the 87th minute and barely got a touch.
