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PSG qualified for their first-ever UEFA Champions League final with a 3-0 semi-final win over RB Leipzig at the Estadio Da Luz in Lisbon.
Goals from Marquinhos, Angel Di Maria and Juan Bernat were enough to book the French champions a slot in the final where they will face either Bayern Munich or fellow Ligue 1 side Lyon.
Marquinhos opened the scoring in the 13th minute after a pin-point free-kick from Di Maria came straight to him, and the Brazilian made no mistake in finishing off the chance with a thumping header.
PSG were rather gifted their second and third goals, though. Peter Gulacsi, the Leipzig goalkeeper, played the ball straight to Ander Herrera in a dangerous position. The Spaniard zipped the ball onto the feet of Neymar who flicked it onto Di Maria for a calm finish past the Leipzig custodian Peter Gulacsi.
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The third one for the Ligue 1 champions came in even more bizarre circumstances. Nordi Mukiele was ready to clear the ball but suddenly lost his footing; Herrera pounced on the ball and set up an easy header for Juan Bernat as PSG held on for a convincing win.
On that note, let us have a look at how each player for both teams fared on the night.
RB Leipzig Player Ratings:
Peter Gulacsi - 2/10
Despite enough warnings, Gulacsi didn't heed to them and kept playing the ball out short to his defenders who were put under pressure straightaway from PSG's excellent high press.
The second PSG goal was a result of a bad mistake from the Leipzig goalkeeper. He probably might have done better in making a save off Bernat before the third PSG goal went in.
Nordi Mukiele - 3/10
For most of the game, he was strong and stood up to the test of defending against Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. But in the buildup to the third PSG goal, it was unclear what he was trying to do as he lost possession after falling to the floor; Herrera pounced on the loose ball and provided the assist for the French side's third goal of the night.
Dayot Upamecano - 6/10
He didn't make too many mistakes and was the only one in the Leipzig defence who was comfortable in possession of the ball. He was also strong against Neymar and Mbappe when he had to.
Lukas Klostermann - 5/10
On a few occasions, the German international did match Mbappe's speed, which was very commendable. However, he could have done better with marking Marquinhos for the first PSG goal.
Angelino - 5/10
The Brazilian was a constant outlet down the left-flank but didn't produce anything in the final third. His crossing was below par, and he ended up stalling a few Leipzig attacks.
Konrad Laimer - 3/10
Starting in a central midfield role, Laimer couldn't really live with the energy of Herrera and Paredes. The PSG press overwhelmed the Austrian, and he was eventually taken off midway through the second half.
Kevin Kampl - 3/10
Starting in the base of midfield, Kampl really didn't have a great game. In the first half especially, he gave away far too many balls in midfield. That meant that Leipzig failed to gain any control of the game.
Marcel Sabitzer - 5/10
Sabitzer was partially at fault for the second PSG goal when he didn't really make a good enough effort to stop the pass from going to the feet of Neymar. His passing was tidy on the night, but he couldn't really penetrate well enough.
Dani Olmo - 4/10
The Spaniard, who scored in the last round against Atletico Madrid, couldn't really get into the game against PSG. He was suffocated by the French side who closed him down in the middle of the park.
Christopher Nkunku - 4/10
Nkunku made some atrocious decisions on the left-flank even when he was in some good positions. He gave the ball away too easily on the flank.
Yussuf Poulsen - 4/10
Poulsen wasn't given much joy by Thiago Silva and co. who nullified his aerial threat brilliantly. He also couldn't really link up with the likes of Olmo and Nkunku.
Leipzig Substitutes Ratings:
Emil Forsberg - 6/10
Forsberg was lively in and around the PSG box and wasn't afraid to take shots when he had to. He drew a couple of excellent blocks off Thiago Silva and Kimpembe.
Patrick Schick - 6/10
After he came on, PSG were forced to defend a lot more. His strength and aerial presence enabled him to form some kind of link with Poulsen upfront and give Leipzig a semblance of a foothold in the game.
Marcel Halstenberg - 5/10
After replacing Laimer, Halstenberg didn't really have much defending to do as PSG were clearly conserving themselves ahead of the final.
Tyler Adams - 5/10
The American, who scored the winner against Atletico Madrid in the quarter-final, was brought on with the game already lost, but he helped Leipzig enjoy some quality possession towards the end of the game.
Willy Orban - 5/10
After replacing Klostermann towards the end of the game, he found himself in the PSG box once but put his header high and wide after a decent cross from Angelino.
PSG Player Ratings:
Sergio Rico - 6/10
Rico really didn't have much to do apart from catching a couple of routine shots. He did what he had to when he was called upon.
Thilo Kehrer - 6/10
Kehrer provided energy on the right side but little quality. He was also guilty of providing a little too much space to Angelino, and that's something which will need fixing in the final.
Thiago Silva - 7/10
In his penultimate game for PSG, the Brazilian was impeccable in dealing with Poulsen, and later, Schick. PSG have only conceded five goals in nine Champions League games this season, and their skipper has played a siginificant part in that.
Presnel Kimpembe - 7/10
Not much, if anything, got past Kimpembe on the night. He was superb aerially against Poulsen and also when he had to put tackles to shackle the likes of Olmo, Sabitzer and Nkunku.
Juan Bernat - 7/10
As always, Bernat was a willing runner down PSG's left-flank. He was also, as always, happy to get himself in the box for goal-scoring opportunities. Bernat was rewarded with a goal on the night when a gift from Leipzig provided him a free-header from close range which he unerringly accepted.
Marquinhos - 7/10
The Brazilian opened the scoring with a thumping header off a Di Maria cross. That goal meant that PSG tied Real Madrid's record of scoring in 34 consecutive Champions League matches.
He also did a decent enough cleanup job in midfield for most of the game.
Leandro Paredes - 6/10
Paredes was tidy, if unspectacular. in possession. He also had a couple of very decent long shots that Gulacsi did well to keep out.
Ander Herrera - 6/10
His energy and the tendency to not give up on what seemed like lost causes won PSG a goal tonight. Under pressure from Herrera, Mukile tripped without a foul being committed. PSG built up from there, and Bernat scored.
Angel Di Maria - 9/10
The Argentine was sublime on the night. His free-kick to set up Marquinhos's opener was a sensational delivery. He also took his goal well, albeit it was put on a plate for him by Neymar.
Neymar - 8/10
Once again, Neymar had everything but a goal to his name. He was a constant menace in the central areas and dribbled past Leipzig players as if they weren't there. The Brazilian's passing was majestic. He had the cheek to even attempt an impressive flick to set up Di Maria's goal. Maybe he's saving the goals for the big night on Sunday.
Kylian Mbappe - 7/10
Mbappe's presence allowed PSG to play a lot more long balls and render the Leipzig press obsolete. He didn't look fully sharp but still had a big influence on the game, which can only be good news for Thomas Tuchel.
PSG Substitutes Ratings:
Marco Verratti - 6/10
The Italian got some vital minutes on the pitch on his return from injury.
Julian Draxler - 6/10
He replaced Paredes late in the second half but didn't really have much time on the pitch.
Pablo Sarabia - 6/10
After replacing Di Maria late in the game, he could've had an assist, but his cross wasn't met with the best of contacts from Neymar.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting - 5/10
The hero of the last round was only a late substitute here and hardly even touched the ball.
