From there he joined Hoffenheim's youth system, got the top job and is now in charge of Champions League semifinalists Leipzig. All rights reserved. Having kept PSG at arm’s length for 120 minutes, Garcia and his squad should be encouraged.What, then, of PSG? They both showed that they understand the importance of adopting an aggressive, physical style of play, and how it can be a means to an end against the best opponents. Coach Rudi Garcia and his players created a fantastic team spirit, a sense of togetherness and a mental strength that has taken them 90 minutes from the Champions League final. With Werner at Chelsea, the pressure is on Leipzig's forwards to deliver. • Victories in all their games in the Stade Gerland in this campaign helped Lyon edge out Real Madrid CF to finish top of Group F, dropping just two points in six games. That's why he left Barcelona. Verratti helped PSG going forward, while also using his mobility and defensive knowhow to control the game and suffocate Lyon’s breaks.The cup final was also good preparation for PSG, who face Atalanta in the Champions League quarter-finals next Wednesday. There will be no shame in losing against a better side, one that has the experience in midfield to block Lyon's trio. They dominated the Bundesliga, winning their eighth straight title by 13 points, and have Champions League winners in the squad in Müller, Neuer, Alaba and Boateng. It was not the greatest game, finishing goalless before PSG won on penalties, but the occasion at the Stade de France will have served both sides well as they prepare for the return of the Champions League.Lyon’s 3-5-2 formation often looked more like a 4-5-1, with Memphis not close enough to striker Moussa Dembele. "Steve Nicol and Don Hutchison heap praise on Dayot Upamecano's stellar UCL performance vs. Atletico.Naglesmann's approach is all about transitions and the speed of turning defence into attack. In the round of 16 against Dortmund, Neymar was equal parts brash and brilliant. Well, there's the challenge to Hansi Flick's side and a sign of their ambition.
Required fields are marked It’s an old media trick.“No, I can assure you that Ronaldo remains a pillar of Juventus,” Agnelli told Sky Italia.Barcelona puts up all senior players for sale after Champions League’s exit [Full list]Champions League: Rio Ferdinand slams Guardiola after Man City’s 3-1 defeat against LyonChampions League: Guardiola reveals why Lyon beat Man City 3-1 The other secret is the emergence of a remarkable midfield three.

With Mbappé injured and Edinson Cavani released, Tuchel was short of attacking options but his tactics certainly looked chosen with the Champions League in mind.The final was not one for the neutrals but it was valuable for both sets of players. Despite boasting the likes of Mbappe, Neymar, The French champions are not used to facing a team like Leipzig that plays with so much energy, intensity and movement. The UEFA word, the UEFA logo and all marks related to UEFA competitions, are protected by trademarks and/or copyright of UEFA.
Which players could be decisive in either contest?When Julian Nagelsmann was forced into premature retirement as a young central defender at Augsburg in 2008, it was his then-coach, Thomas Tuchel, who nudged him down the coaching path. Flick manages the club through encouragement, rather than an authoritarian approach, and the players have responded.Boateng, their impressive veteran centre-back, has previously spoken of how Flick has brought the fun back to Bayern and the players are clearly thriving. They relied on him against Atalanta and he carried them, assisting the first goal and with a second assist on the second. Use of UEFA.com signifies your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.