PSG v Angers: Ruiz scores, Paris strikers still finding their feet | OneFootball

This Friday, on the 2nd day of Ligue 1 2025-2026, Paris Saint-Germain faced Angers at the Parc des Princes. After a match where the Red and Blue outrageously dominated, they won 1-0 (PSG/Angers video summary). Here are our notes on the Parisians.

Goalkeeper –

Lucas Chevalier (5.5) – A very quiet match for him.

Defenders –

Achraf Hakimi (5.5) – Not the greatest match for the PSG full-backs. Still some small physical flaws, but there was a willingness to do well.

Marquinhos (6) – Very focused, he played his match without really having a permanent danger in front of him.

Willian Pacho (6) – Like Marquinhos, this defensive duo is starting to make a real impact. The automatisms are there. They are becoming hard to move.

Nuno Mendes (5.5) – Like Hakimi on the right, he had a bit of trouble making a difference. Not put in danger, his offensive contribution can still improve, we know.

Midfielders –

Joao Neves (6.5) – For his return after two suspended matches and the holidays, it's pretty good. Physically, he's there, and on the field, he knows exactly what he needs to do. His constant harassment exhausts the opponent. Replaced in the 66th minute by Warren Zaïre-Emery.

Vitinha (6) – Discreet (compared to his high standards), he remains the team's hub, "the rhythm maker". He likes to master the elements, and against Angers, he was able to play at his own pace.

Fabian Ruiz (7) – We have to admit it, Ruiz is more than just a complementary player. He is the brain of this team, his movements in the half-spaces are excellent. He scores, he's there at the end of the actions. He's a very important player for PSG.

Forwards –

Bradley Barcola (5) – Another "passable" match for the former Lyon player. He struggled against the low block, but like the entire attack, he's still missing a few things to make everything work smoothly. Replaced in the 66th minute by Gonçalo Ramos.

Ousmane Dembélé (5.5) – A just "correct" match for him. He drops back a lot to play the game, and he's less in the truth zone. He also does fewer dribbles. Physically, he still has work to do. Replaced by Lee Kang-in in the 81st minute.

Désiré Doué (5.5) – He's still as "beautiful" to watch, but also sometimes "annoying". He can be stubborn. He makes bad choices sometimes. He's not in his form from the last Champions League final, and in those moments, he has every interest in "simplifying" things. Replaced in the 77th minute by Ibrahim Mbaye.

Coach –

Luis Enrique (6) – He knows his team is not at 100%. However, be careful not to become too predictable for opponents. If he wants to be unpredictable, we still find a PSG that uses and abuses too stereotypical schemes. The team's game sometimes lacks verticality, long-range shots, and imbalance. That being said, his team wins, with a more than truncated preparation.

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