PSG 3-0 Real Madrid: 5 Hits and Flops | UEFA Champions League 2019-20

Di Maria and teammates celebrate one of their goals during a memorable win over Real Madrid
Di Maria and teammates celebrate one of their goals during a memorable win over Real Madrid

#4 Hit: Juan Bernat

Bernat is again silencing the doubters after a somewhat surprising move from Bayern last summer
Bernat is again silencing the doubters after a somewhat surprising move from Bayern last summer

Juan Bernat ran tirelessly down the left-hand side and proved an unwelcome nuisance for a lethargic Real backline to contend with, as they struggled to cope against the hosts in numbers.

Toying with them in transition, he combined on the counter-attack before teeing up Meunier to apply the proverbial icing on the cake during their 3-0 win. His only real blemish on the evening was courtesy of an overzealous sliding challenge on an onrushing Carvajal in stoppage-time, where the Spaniard was rightly booked and could have no complaints.

In addition to the two assists, he didn't shy away from his defensive abilities with nine duels won, two clearances and interceptions. He was fouled three times and had four successful dribbles to his name. With a much-deserved clean sheet despite some precarious moments, it's clear he's playing with more confidence and freedom than during the latter stages of his four-year spell at Bayern.

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Edited by Raunak J