PSG struggling to impress in the Champions League and the new format could prove helpful

PARIS (AP) — Three games. One win. No goals from the forwards. Judging by Paris Saint-Germain’s performances so far, the revamped Champions League format could actually prove to be PSG’s salvation because it may have struggled to qualify under the previous group format. Tuesday’s 1-1 home draw in the league stage against PSV Eindhoven, the Dutch league leader, exposed familiar weaknesses in defense while PSG no longer has galacticos like Kylian Mbappé or Neymar to decide tight matches. Poor marking led to PSV’s goal from left winger Noa Lang and, after right back Achraf Hakimi had equalized...

सम्बन्धित सामग्री

UEFA Champions League 2023-24 draw

Manchester United have been drawn with Harry Kane's Bayern Munich in Group A during the UEFA Champions League 2023-24 draw.

UEFA Champions League 2023-24 draw

Manchester United have been drawn with Harry Kane's Bayern Munich in Group A during the UEFA Champions League 2023-24 draw.

Champions League: Liverpool Vs Real Madrid

With 20 Champions League titles between them, Liverpool vs. Real Madrid is a meeting of two European soccer greats.

Champions League back with Messi, Mbappé

The Champions League returns on Tuesday to a very different European soccer scene than it was before a three-month midseason break.

Madrid wins Champions League final marred by crowd chaos

Yet another Champions League title for Real Madrid, the undisputed king of Europe

UEFA Champions League final match ball unveiled

UEFA on Tuesday unveiled the official match ball for the 2021/2022 Champions League final

Women's Champions League match sets record

The UEFA Champions League match between Barcelona and Real Madrid at iconic Camp Nou has set a new record.

Chelsea gets Real Madrid in Champions League quarterfinals

European champion Chelsea was drawn Friday to play record 13-time winner Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals

UEFA Champions League: Lewandowski's hat-trick

Bayern Munich was at their clinical best as they blew RB Salzburg away in the UEFA Champions League round.