In an emotional match PSG vs Clermont Foot, PSG bid farewell to Lionel Messi as they suffered a 2-3 loss to Clermont Foot. The game also marked Sergio Ramos’ final appearance for the club. Despite taking the lead with a goal from Ramos and a subsequent goal by Kylian Mbappe, PSG couldn’t hold on as Clermont staged a remarkable comeback with Johan Gastien, Mehdi Zeffane, and Grejohn Kyei finding the net.
Who is the man of the match Clermont Foot PSG?
Player of the match – Elbasan Rashani (Clermont)
Where can I watch PSG vs Clermont Foot?
The PSG vs Clermont Foot Ligue 1 match will be live telecasted on the Sports 18 channel. The match will also be live streamed on Voot app/website and JioTV app.
Did Messi play against Clermont?
Lionel Messi’s final game for Paris Saint-Germain ended in a shock 3-2 home defeat to Clermont Foot amid boos directed at him from some home fans at the Parc des Princes.
Have PSG ever won UCL?
As PSG have never won the Champions League, they never played in the former Intercontinental Cup, nor have been able to partake in its successor, the FIFA Club World Cup.
PSG vs Clermont Foot Highlights
The match was overshadowed by the somber mood as players from both teams paid tribute to PSG goalkeeper Sergio Rico, who remains in critical condition after a horseback riding accident in Spain. Additionally, PSG announced before the game that Messi will not be extending his contract beyond this season, making it a poignant farewell for the Argentine superstar.
PSG got off to a strong start when Ramos scored a header from a long cross by Vitinha, marking his final contribution to the team. Mbappe extended their lead to 2-0 from a penalty kick, helping him secure the Golden Boot award with his 29th goal of the season.
Clermont, however, fought back valiantly. Johan Gastien got them on the scoreboard after a disallowed handball goal by Grejohn Kyei earlier in the match. Kyei had a chance to equalize with a penalty kick but failed to convert. Nevertheless, Clermont didn’t give up, and goals from Gastien and Zeffane before halftime brought them level.
Just before the break, Zeffane capitalized on a fortunate rebound to score the equalizer for Clermont. Kyei finally found the back of the net with a close-range effort beyond the hour mark, giving his team the lead. Despite Messi’s attempts with two free kicks, PSG couldn’t salvage a point from the match.
PSG vs Clermont Foot Players:
PSG’s Starting XI featured Donnarumma(GK), Messi, Ramos, Bitshiabu, Hakimi, Verratti, Danilo, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery, Mbappe, and Ekitike.
Meanwhile, Clermont’s Starting XI consisted of Mory(GK), Mehdi, Neto, Wieteska, Caufriez, Seidu, Gonalons, Rashani, Gastien, Cham, and Kyei.
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