Despite Randal Kolo Muani’s stellar performance and two goals, Tottenham Hotspur faced a crushing defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, largely due to defensive errors.
Following a heavy 5-3 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday evening, Tottenham Hotspur’s defence came under intense scrutiny for their errors that contributed to throwing away two separate leads.
The match, described as a “chaotic” and “goal-laden” encounter, saw the hosts claim all three points thanks to a hat-trick from Vitinha, alongside goals from Fabian Ruiz and Willian Pacho.
Below are the Tottenham player ratings from the clash at the Parc des Princes.
Guglielmo Vicario — 5
The goalkeeper could do nothing to stop the goals scored by Vitinha or the penalty and was often left exposed by a porous backline. Despite conceding five, he made a couple of solid saves.
Pedro Porro — 6
The full-back was one of the players who carried a threat when moving forward. He was not significantly challenged in his defensive duties on the flank throughout the match.
Cristian Romero — 4
The centre-back was a part of a defense that had a “nightmare” evening, with his mistakes proving costly for the team. He struggled to maintain defensive solidity against the reigning champions.
Archie Gray — 7
The teenager made a genuine difference in the midfield. He showed quality on the ball, combined expertly for the opening goal, and was involved in setting up the second strike.
Pape Matar Sarr — 4
The midfielder had a “disastrous second half.” He was directly at fault for PSG’s third goal, having been “caught in possession just outside the box,” with his subsequent failure to clear the ball proving costly.
Lucas Bergvall — 7
The young player was excellent, particularly in the first half, showing the flair that the team had been missing. He initiated the move that led to Richarlison’s opening goal with a clever flick.
Richarlison — 7
The forward opened the scoring with a nodded finish after a perfect setup. He maintained a strong presence, using his header to assist in the build-up for the second goal as well.
Randal Kolo Muani — 9
The striker was “simply phenomenal,” shining against his parent club. He was Tottenham’s best player, scoring two goals and playing a key role in the build-up to the team’s other strikes, including an assist for Richarlison’s opener.