Match
Champions League
Rodri, injuries and Frenkie
Summarised by MatchPal
Flick rested Rodri for the PSG Champions League match, prioritizing recovery ahead of the Real Madrid league fixture; PSG won but injuries to Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia and Olmo took their toll.
Barcelona faced PSG in the Champions League with Rodri on the bench as manager Hansi Flick managed rotation ahead of the crucial Real Madrid league match. PSG emerged as deserved winners despite Barcelona's competitive display. The victory came at a cost, with PSG losing Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia to injuries, while Barcelona's Dani Olmo also suffered a setback. Flick acknowledged the physical toll of recent fixtures, compounded by travel disruptions caused by weather delays to Seville and Paris.
Summary by MatchPal from the original report at mundodeportivo.com. Reporting and images belong to the source.
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D. Olmo Carvajal
K. Kvaratskhelia
O. Dembélé
Rodri
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- Positive conclusions after first knockoutMundo Deportivo
- Espart scores against PSG in Champions League, repeating youth team feat from a year agoMundo Deportivo
- Rodri, injuries and FrenkieMundo DeportivoThis article
- PSG come out on top in six-goal thriller against BarcelonaBBC Sport
- Paris Saint-Germain sparkle on the pitch while the city of light burns around themThe Guardian
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