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PSG Player Ratings vs Villarreal: Fabian Ruiz and Joao Neves Shine in 6-0 Victory

Paris Saint-Germain kept their perfect record in the Champions League by dismantling Villarreal 6-0 at the Estadio de la Ceramica. They secured the win with a four-goal burst in the first half, showing control over every key metric throughout the match.

The visitors wrapped up the contest early, taking advantage of defensive mistakes to lead 4-0 by the 17th minute. PSG held 71% possession and boasted an expected goals (xG) of 2.69 compared to Villarreal's 0.66.

The second half brought no relief for Villarreal. Fabian Ruiz added his second goal soon after kickoff, and substitute Denis Boly sealed the scoreline with a goal in the 78th minute. PSG fired 12 shots on target from 22 attempts and limited Villarreal to just two shots on goal. This win puts PSG top of their group with a +15 goal difference.

Goalkeeper & Defence

  • Matvey Safonov - 7/10: Enjoyed a quiet night thanks to PSG's dominance. Made two saves and effectively handled Villarreal’s 29% possession, helping keep a clean sheet and supporting 738 accurate passes.
  • Achraf Hakimi - 8/10: Captain for the match, consistently active down the right flank until his exit in the 74th minute. Helped restrict Villarreal to two shots on target and played a key role in forcing 19 free kicks through pressing.
  • Lucas Hernandez - 7/10: Provided stability on the left side, rarely tested by Villarreal’s attack. Focused on keeping the defensive shape and contributed to 45 clearances.
  • Willian Pacho - 8/10: Demonstrated strong vision early, assisting Joao Neves’ opener in the 9th minute. Physically dominant in defense before being managed off later.
  • Illia Zabarnyi - 7/10: Formed a solid partnership with Pacho, neutralizing Villarreal’s counter-attacks and maintaining high passing accuracy as PSG circulated the ball.

Midfield

  • Fabian Ruiz - 9/10: Starred in midfield with two goals, scoring in the 17th and 50th minutes. His late runs into the box troubled Villarreal’s midfield repeatedly.
  • Vitinha - 8/10: Controlled the game's pace and assisted Ruiz’s second goal. Key to PSG’s possession dominance before being subbed off in the 74th minute.
  • Joao Neves - 9/10: Opened the scoring in the 9th minute and provided two assists—one for Senny Mayulu’s goal and another for Denis Boly’s late strike, finishing with three goal involvements.

Attack

  • Senny Mayulu - 8/10: Scored PSG’s third goal in the 13th minute with precise finishing. Effective in exploiting space before being replaced at 60 minutes.
  • Desire Doue - 8/10: Netted the second goal in the 12th minute and troubled Villarreal’s defense with his pace during his 74 minutes on the pitch.
  • Maghnes Akliouche - 9/10: The architect behind the first-half goals, providing two assists in five minutes before coming off in the 60th minute.

Substitutes & Manager

  • Malo Godts - 6/10: Came on at 60 minutes to maintain width and help close out the game comfortably.
  • Ferran Torres - 6/10: Replaced Mayulu, injected energy but did not directly contribute to goals.
  • Denis Boly - 7/10: Came on in the 74th minute and scored the sixth goal four minutes later from a Neves assist.
  • Lucas Beraldo - 6/10: Substituted for Hakimi to bolster defense and preserve the clean sheet.
  • Quentin Ndjantou - 6/10: Late arrival to add energy as the game slowed down.
  • Luis Enrique - 9/10: His tactical approach exploited Villarreal’s narrow formation perfectly. Early decisions paid off and substitutions preserved key players for upcoming fixtures.

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