It seems that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured a significant victory against Valencia in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 with a scoreline of 1-2. Sofiane Feghouli, the midfielder of Valencia, acknowledged the superiority of PSG in the match.
Feghouli commented on the match, stating, “Frankly, they were superior. We also expected PSG to opt for counter-attacks, a strategy which worked well for them.” This suggests that PSG’s tactical approach, particularly focusing on counter-attacks, was effective in the game.
Despite the loss, Feghouli expressed determination for the return match in Paris, stating, “There is still a return match in Paris where we will try everything in the hope of turning things around.” He acknowledged the challenge posed by PSG, emphasizing that it’s not just about Zlatan Ibrahimovic but also the quality of several players in the PSG team who can make a difference.
Feghouli recognized the difficulty of the task ahead, especially considering that PSG might change their strategy for the return leg. It reflects the competitive spirit and optimism of Valencia as they look forward to the return fixture, hoping to overcome the deficit and advance in the Champions League.