October 23, (THEWILL) – Paris Saint-Germain experienced further European disappointment following a 1-1 draw against PSV Eindhoven at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday evening. Despite creating 25 opportunities compared to PSV’s seven, the French champions failed to capitalise on their dominance, extending their concerning run of scoring merely two goals in their previous five UCL matches.
The opening goal arrived through PSV’s Noa Lang after 34 minutes, with the Dutch forward striking a precise shot into the bottom corner. PSG equalised in the 55th minute when Achraf Hakimi’s powerful long-range effort found its way through goalkeeper Walter Benitez’s legs, bringing the scores level.
The match concluded amid controversy when PSG believed they had earned a penalty in the 93rd minute following a challenge on Marco Asensio. However, VAR intervention determined that PSV defender Olivier Boscagli had made contact with the ball, leading to the decision being reversed. Benitez subsequently produced an outstanding save from Marquinhos’s header during the final moments.
This result leaves PSG with four points from three matches in the restructured UCL format. Their upcoming fixtures present significant challenges, with Atletico Madrid visiting Paris before an away encounter with Bayern Munich. For PSV, who maintain a perfect domestic record in the Eredivisie, this represents their first point in the competition following earlier setbacks against Juventus and Sporting.
The Qatar-owned French club’s aspirations of obtaining their first UCL trophy appear increasingly remote, with their recent European performances raising questions about their attacking capabilities. The outcome prompted disapproval from the home supporters, who voiced their frustration at the final whistle.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
