UEFA Champions League 2019-20: Real Madrid 2-2 PSG: 5 Hits and Flops

Real Madrid v Paris Saint-Germain: Group A - UEFA Champions League
Real Madrid v Paris Saint-Germain: Group A - UEFA Champions League

#4 Flop: Mauro Icardi

Real Madrid v Paris Saint-Germain: Group A - UEFA Champions League
Real Madrid v Paris Saint-Germain: Group A - UEFA Champions League

Since joining PSG this summer, Mauro Icardi has hit the ground running in the French capital. The Argentine has scored six goals in seven appearances in the Ligue 1 and four in as many games in the Champions League ahead of Tuesday’s game, which prompted Tuchel to continue with him in the team against Real Madrid. Unfortunately, the Argentine cut a sorry figure on the night.

Icardi came close on a couple of occasions in the first half, but could not assert his influence on the game. Just before the break, it appeared that he had won a penalty, but that decision was overturned by VAR due to a foul in the buildup play. Icardi was finally replaced by Pablo Sarabia in the 75th minute, who went on to score 8 minutes later.

The Argentine had just 11 touches on the ball and had two shots in the game, with none of them being on target. He did not attempt a single dribble and had a night to forget.

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