Mihai Stoica expressed his excitement following the Champions League match between PSG and Barcelona, which ended in a 4-2 victory for the French side.
As reigning Champions League titleholders, PSG faced Spanish champions Barcelona at the Parc des Princes, delivering the anticipated spectacle. Stoica praised the pace of the game and noted the younger players Hansi Flick deployed.
Stoica on the Match: “Played at an Unprecedented Speed”
“I refuse to believe this was a live match. Perhaps I just watched the longest highlight reel. So many opportunities… I know little about xG, but I imagine it should have been around 18.00. There was so much going on…
Sure, if there hadn’t been some glaring mistakes, we might not have seen as many goals. However, with the speed of play, it’s impossible not to provoke errors. The game was played at a speed never seen before. I recall the 5-4 semifinal between PSG and Bayern, but what happened today, considering four players from 2007 were on the field for Barcelona, is remarkable. Pedri is already aging!”
Stoica emphasized that in football history, there has never been a Barcelona team with so many young players. “Look at Espart. Nobody knew who he was! It was exceptional, surpassing all expectations. I believe the victory was deserved,” Stoica remarked on Prima Sport.
Notable Statistics from the PSG vs Barcelona Match
According to Sofascore, PSG had an xG of 3.73, while Barcelona’s was 2.19.
The UEFA named Desire Doue the MVP of the match. The French player scored a goal, provided an assist, and covered 9.9 kilometers in 78 minutes on the pitch.
Barcelona featured four players born in 2007—Pau Cubarsi, Xavi Espart, Lamine Yamal, and Marc Bernal—during the match against PSG.
Photo Gallery: Dramatic Scenery at PSG vs Barcelona
The duel in Paris was complemented by a striking visual presentation.
