A bit about the match PSG Real
How bad was Madrid
“Paris” was better in all significant categories. But, perhaps, best of all, the degree of failure of Real Madrid reflects a simple fact: having missed a quick goal, they could not even squeeze an opponent. Usually in a game of equal rivals, this goes without saying. And further on, we either scold the team for lack of points, or we praise for a good game in attack.
Here is a territorial ownership map. Firstly, Real Madrid did not pick up the ball after a missed goal. Secondly, whoever owned the ball, he was always far from the gates of “Paris”
In the possession of the “Real” had terrible problems with the promotion. Only 22% of their passes were sent to someone else's third (did not pass, but were sent specifically). All of the above is megaproval for a team that missed early.
Result: 7: 4 in favor of PSG on shots from the penalty area, 3: 1 on obvious moments, 5: 0 on shots on target. Territory, possession, pungency - in all the “PSG” was noticeably better. Real Madrid had no real chance to cling to the result
Pressure is the main trouble
The lack of high pressure is the main reason why Madrid did not take possession of the ball and did not press the opponent when it was needed. “Paris” finished the match with a 90% accuracy - at Tiago Silva and Presnel Kimbembe it reached 96%. The pressure of Real was so insignificant that, if necessary, they could roll the ball without errors the whole match (fortunately, PSG have ideas in attack - and the game did not come down to this).
Result: either lack of pressure, or pressure completely safe for PSG. None of the top clubs can not afford to pressure so miserable. This is not a question of the coach’s style or preferences: minimal pressure control is necessary, otherwise yesterday’s scenario will be repeated. No one forces pressure to do plan A, but generally it is impossible without him.
Previously, Real Madrid Zidane was a flexible team in terms of pressure. In the second season, he had attempts to pressure very high, but gradually he refused completely aggressive pressure (probably because it was not completely compatible with Cristiano Ronaldo). But some powerful press performances did happen anyway. An important point: always Luca Modric played a key role in them. In his face, Zizu will receive an important option. But the problem is wider