In the 2021-22 Champions League quarter-final draw, there was a dramatic scene: Paris and Manchester United drew together, Messi and Ronaldo left Barca, and Real Madrid staged a peak showdown again! Who knows UEFA said: No, heavy draw! As a result, Paris and Real Madrid were drawn together, which is also a final-level dialogue.
Paris has Messi, Neymar, Mbappe three top superstars, although Real Madrid has no top superstar after losing Cristiano Ronaldo, but the most successful team in the Champions League, under the tutelage of Carlo Ancelotti, Benzema is getting more and more courageous, Vinicius finally broke out, and the combat strength is close to the level of the top team. Real Madrid PK Paris, just as much as the eyes of the people.
Among the three superstars of Greater Paris, Mbappe may be more entangled. This summer, Mbappe is likely to switch to his long-time favorite Real Madrid, but is still a player in Paris and must give his all in the match against Real Madrid. Last season, it was mbappe's outstanding performance that Paris made Barca, led by Messi, into a Champions League sixteen.
Neymar is still recovering from injury and may be able to catch up with the Champions League quarter-final Paris Saint-Germain home match against Real Madrid. Neymar's first season with Paris, The Greater Paris' opponent in the Champions League quarter-finals was Real Madrid, Neymar missed the second leg due to injury, and Greater Paris was also eliminated by Real Madrid. Now to fight again, as long as he can play, Neymar does not have to mobilize.
As for Barca legend Messi, changing teams and playing against Real Madrid is naturally also the mentality of facing a mortal enemy.
Before this peak showdown, at 4:00 a.m. Beijing time on February 12, the 24th round of the Ligue 1, Greater Paris hosted Rennes. Against a team that is expected to hit European qualification this season, it won't be easy for Paris.
In the campaign, the big Paris started 433, Messi, Mbappe, the youngster Simmons formed a forward trident, midfielders Verratti, Paredes, Draxler, four defenders Bernat, Kimpembe, Marchinhos, Ashraf, goalkeeper Navas.
Rennes started the same 433, with Lapold, Tellier and Briro forming a forward trident.
From the full-court data, the lineup of ultra-luxurious Paris home games, did not occupy any advantage, the whole game 14 shots on goal 3 shots on target, Rennes 14 shots 2 shots on target, the possession rate of Paris 64%, Rennes 36%.
In the 39th minute, Mbappe's shot hit the upright and missed a chance to score.
The two sides fought for 90 minutes, the score was still 0:0, in the stoppage time, Messi assisted, Mbappe scored, Paris 1:0 Rennes, won 4 consecutive wins, 24 games accumulated 59 points, continued to lead in the Ligue 1 standings, 16 points ahead of the second few rounds of Marseille.
For Real Madrid, before the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals away to Paris, there is also a 24th round of La Liga away match against Villarreal. Real Madrid currently lead the La Liga table with 53 points in 23 games, Sevilla with a 3-point lead in the second round of the junior round, and Villarreal is sixth with 35 points in 23 games. Sevilla is very tight, the away game is not easy, the top scorer Benzema is close to returning from injury, but will not play in this game, just wait for the Champions League to play paris.