Champions League Football is back and the first big match was played between PSG and Chelsea at the Parc Du Princes. This game produced a 1-1 draw where Chelsea scored a very important away goal. The game was difficult for the Blues as PSG’s attack was brilliant and unstoppable at times. PSG attempted 11 shots in goal while Chelsea attempted only 1 the possession was neck to neck with PSG having 53% and Chelsea 47%. Taking the atmosphere of Paris into consideration Chelsea’s performance was quiet brilliant as they scored an important away goal and were successful in protecting their goal as they conceded only 1 goal. Here’s the ratings of Chelsea players based on their performance against PSG.
Thibaut Courtois – 8.5/10 (MOTM)
Thibaut was the reason why Chelsea did not concede any goals. He made 7 vital saves and caught and cleared every corner and set piece. Overall it was an outrageous world class performance by the Belgian.
Branislav Ivanovic – 7.0/10
Was good last night scored the very important goal but was beaten by Matuidi who delivered the cross which led to Cavani’s goal. Ivanovic’s presence was felt in both defensive and attacking third.
JohnTerry – 7.0/10
Terry did his job of organizing and controlling the defense very nicely. His presence was very important yesterday especially in the opening 30 minutes when PSG were on their ultra attacking mode.
Gary Cahill – 6.3/10
Cahill did assist the goal to Ivanovic but he was not very impressive in the defense as he made a few mistakes and was never up to the mark. He was also unable to handle Cavani and Zlatan.
Cesar Azpilicueta – 7.0/10
Consistency is the reason why he plays every game for Chelsea and again he has booked his place in the lineup for the next game. He was impressive had Lavezzi in his pocket and his goal line clearance was superb and match saving for Chelsea.
Nemanja Matic – 7.2/10
His passing was brilliant and fruitful as well. He did his defensive duties very nicely and had proper control over Verrati.
Ramires – 6.8/10
Nothing different but he did exactly what he was told to do. He was industrious as always and gave defensive surety.
Cesc Fabregas – 7.5/10
He was excellent in both attacking and defensive half, was industrious as well as he covered more than 10 km within 80 minutes overall it was a very good and convincing performance.
Willian – 6.5/10
Just like Ramires Willian did his job but had no end product. Some of his passes were fruitful and was also involved in 2-3 build-up plays.
Diego Costa – 6.3/10
Did his duties tried very hard but it was not his day as he was not at his best mainly because of the ban.
Eden Hazard – 6.8/10
He was an occasional threat for the PSG defenders, his movements were not very fluid but his contribution in the defense was very helpful for the team.
Substitutes
Juan Cuadrado, Oscar and Loic Remy
All these players came on after the 80th minute and could not contribute much in attack as Chelsea were trying not to concede any goal a that time.