Donnarumma Says PSG Beat Real Sociedad Due to Solid 2nd Half Performance

Jakarta, Todaysgist.com – Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, considers that the key to his team's 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad in the first leg of the last 16 of the Champions League at the Parc des Princes, Thursday (15/2/2024), was their excellent performance. good in the second half.

Despite only registering four shots with one on target in the first half, PSG went into the dressing room determined to do better in the second half.

The team coached by Luis Enrique appeared more aggressive by taking 10 shots, five of which hit the target and two goals were scored by Kylian Mbappe in the 58th minute and Bradley Barcola in the 70th minute.

“We played very well in the second half after a difficult first half. Of course, the team faced some difficulties, but that's normal,” Donnarumma said in a statement on the club's official website.

“Real Sociedad is a strong team and they pressed us well,” he added.

Donnarumma emphasized that even though they won, PSG's job was not finished because they had to face the second leg in Anoeta on March 6.

The 24-year-old goalkeeper admits that the away game in Anoeta will be difficult, but he believes that if the entire team remains focused throughout the match, they have a chance of winning and progressing to the quarter-finals.

“It's not over yet because we know the next match will be difficult. The away match against Real Sociedad will be a difficult test, but we will maintain our concentration. Team unity is key, very important,” he said.

Before facing legs Secondly, PSG will face three French League matches, with their closest match being against Nantes at the Stadio de la Beaujoire – Louis Fonteneau, Sunday (18/2/2024) at 03.00 WIB.