Ranking PSG's 5 best players against Bordeaux | Ligue 1 2021-22

#3 Kylian Mbappe

Real Madrid v Paris Saint-Germain: Round Of Sixteen Leg Two - UEFA Champions League

PSG’s standout player of the season, Kylian Mbappe wasn’t quite at his best on Sunday but still managed to give his side the go-ahead goal.

The Frenchman, who was the only Parisian forward to be applauded by the home supporters, got on the scoresheet in the 24th minute.

Receiving the ball from Georginio Wijnaldum, Mbappe dispatched an unstoppable shot past Bourdeaux keeper Gaetan Poussin.

Apart from the smashing goal, Mbappe took two other shots, completed three dribbles, won four ground duels, and drew a foul.

His goal on Tuesday took his tally to 26 for the season. The 23-year-old also has 17 assists to his name, making him the team’s leading assist-provider as well as the leading scorer.

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#2 Lionel Messi

Real Madrid v Paris Saint-Germain: Round Of Sixteen Leg Two - UEFA Champions League

When PSG signed Lionel Messi on a free transfer from Barcelona in the summer of 2021, they wished for him to be their captain without the armband. They wanted him to use all his experience to guide the Parisians to their first Champions League title.

In the defeat against Real Madrid on Wednesday, Messi failed to produce the goods, barely impacting when the visitors were looking for inspiration.

Disgruntled PSG fans let their feelings know for the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner on Sunday afternoon, booing him every time he touched the ball.

The Argentine was initially affected by their treatment but recovered as the match wore on. Although he did not score or assist on Sunday, the former Barca star played a part in two of Paris Saint-Germain’s three goals.

In the 24th minute, he found Georginio Wijnaldum with a clever pass at the edge of the area. The Dutchman then found Mbappe, who converted from close range.

Seven minutes into the second half, Messi played Hakimi through on goal with an inch-perfect through ball. The right-back squared it off to Neymar, who converted coolly from close range.

Apart from the two crucial goal-making passes, Messi struck the post once in the 87th minute.

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#1 Leandro Paredes

Real Madrid v PSG: Round Of Sixteen Leg Two - UEFA Champions League

Messi’s compatriot Leandro Paredes ran the show in the middle of the park on Sunday afternoon. His passing was top notch (101 passes, with a 99 percent accuracy), all seven of his long balls found their intended targets, and he won three of his four ground duels.

If that wasn't enough, he also scored a neat goal just past the hour mark.

Capitalizing from the ruckus inside the Bordeaux penalty box, Paredes picked up the ball in a favorable position. Anticipating imminent danger, two Bordeaux players attempted to thwart his effort but were deceived by Pardes’ nimble footwork.

Having ridden their challenges, the midfielder aimed for and found the top-right corner of the visitors’ goal. A sublime effort from the 27-year-old.