Match report

Paris Saint Germain Defeats Reims 2-0 in Ligue 1

Reims
Reims
0–2
FT
Paris Saint Germain
Paris Saint Germain
Aug 29, 2021

Paris Saint Germain demonstrated their dominance in Ligue 1 with a 2-0 victory over Reims. Kylian Mbappe was the star of the show, scoring both goals for PSG. Despite Reims' efforts, they were unable to capitalize on their chances, especially after a goal was disallowed by VAR. PSG's superior attacking play and tactical control ensured they maintained their lead in the league.

Key Facts

  • • Paris Saint Germain defeated Reims 2-0 in Ligue 1
  • • Kylian Mbappe scored both goals (16', 63')
  • • Ángel Di María and Achraf Hakimi provided assists for Mbappe's goals
  • • Reims had a goal disallowed by VAR in the 52nd minute
  • • PSG made multiple substitutions: Neymar for Lionel Messi, Gini Wijnaldum for Ander Herrera, Leandro Paredes for Marco Verratti, Julian Draxler for Ángel Di María

Lineups

Reims

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Rajković (G)
  • 5 Y. Abdelhamid (D)
  • 32 T. Foket (M)
  • 2 W. Faes (D)
  • 6 A. Gravillon (D)
  • 23 Moreto Cassamá (M)
  • 15 M. Munetsi (M)
  • 20 I. Kebbal (F)
  • 26 D. Lopy (M)
  • 11 N. Mbuku (M)
  • 27 E. Touré (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 V. Berisha
  • 28 B. Locko
  • 19 M. van Bergen
  • 12 A. Flips
  • 22 H. Ekitike
  • 16 Y. Diouf
  • 13 F. Doucouré
  • 3 G. Konan
  • 24 M. Cafaro

Paris Saint Germain

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Navas (G)
  • 5 Marquinhos (D)
  • 24 T. Kehrer (D)
  • 22 A. Diallo (D)
  • 2 A. Hakimi (D)
  • 18 G. Wijnaldum (M)
  • 11 Á. Di María (F)
  • 6 M. Verratti (M)
  • 27 I. Gueye (M)
  • 10 Neymar (F)
  • 7 K. Mbappé (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 L. Messi
  • 21 Ander Herrera
  • 8 L. Paredes
  • 3 P. Kimpembe
  • 23 J. Draxler
  • 50 G. Donnarumma
  • 36 E. Ebimbe
  • 15 Danilo Pereira
  • 29 A. Kalimuendo-Muinga

Timeline

  1. Paris Saint Germain
    16' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Mbappe · Assist: Á. Di María
  2. Paris Saint Germain
    45' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    M. Verratti

    Foul

  3. Reims
    46' Reims subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Mbuku · On: Valon Berisha
  4. Reims
    46' Reims subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Moreto Cassamá · On: B. Locko
  5. Reims
    52' Reims Var · Goal cancelled
    M. Munetsi
  6. Paris Saint Germain
    55' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    Abdou Diallo

    Foul

  7. Paris Saint Germain
    63' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Mbappe · Assist: Achraf Hakimi
  8. Paris Saint Germain
    66' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Neymar · On: L. Messi
  9. Paris Saint Germain
    66' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Wijnaldum · On: Ander Herrera
  10. Reims
    71' Reims subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Dion Lopy · On: M. van Bergen
  11. Paris Saint Germain
    75' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Abdou Diallo · On: P. Kimpembe
  12. Paris Saint Germain
    75' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Verratti · On: Leandro Paredes
  13. Paris Saint Germain
    81' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Á. Di María · On: J. Draxler
  14. Reims
    84' Reims Card · Yellow Card
    H. Ekitike

    Foul

  15. Paris Saint Germain
    88' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    Leandro Paredes

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Reims Paris Saint Germain
Fouls 13 13
Pass Accuracy 82% 89%
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 12
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 343 726
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 5 7
Shots on Target 4 3
Shots off Target 2 2
Possession 33% 67%
Accurate Passes 282 645
Shots Inside Box 8 7
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Kylian Mbappe's early goal in the 16th minute set the tone for PSG's victory
  • ▸ The disallowed goal by Reims in the 52nd minute after a VAR review significantly demoralized Reims and solidified PSG's control over the match