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3 standout stars as PSG dominate Stuttgart in the Champions League

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PSG sealed their qualification for the UEFA Champions League playoffs with a resounding 4-1 win over Stuttgart in Germany.

Luis Enrique’s team fielded a solid lineup and dominated the match from start to finish, with key individualities standing out who were instrumental in the victory.

Below, we review PSG’s three best players in this match.


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3. Willian Pacho: a wall in defence

The 23-year-old Ecuadorian defender showed why he is one of PSG’s best signings this season. Pacho played the full 90 minutes and was key in the team’s start, recording 72 touches of the ball and 91% accuracy in his passes (52 of 57 completed).

In defence, his performance was impeccable, as shown by the SofaScore statistics:

  • 7 clearances
  • 2 blocked shots
  • 2 successful tackles

Together with Marquinhos, he formed a solid duo that neutralised Stuttgart’s offensive attempts and helped PSG maintain control of the match.


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2. Vitinha: PSG’s brains

Once again, Vitinha proved to be the most important player in PSG’s playmaking. The Portuguese midfielder took control of the midfield and was the team’s linchpin, starting plays and breaking lines with precise passes.

His numbers reflect his impact on the match:

  • 99 touches
  • 93% passing effectiveness (78 out of 84 completed)
  • 10 accurate long balls (10 out of 10 attempted)

Vitinha continues to establish himself as a key player in Luis Enrique’s scheme, providing vision, precision and creativity in every match.


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1. Ousmane Dembele: PSG’s star player

The Frenchman was the star of the match, making it clear that he is going through a spectacular moment with PSG. Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick, taking the ball home and reaffirming his role as the most decisive player in attack for the Parisians.

In addition to his scoring ability, his influence on the game was notable:

  • 69 touches of the ball
  • 80% passing accuracy (41 of 51 completed)
  • 3 key passes that created goal-scoring opportunities

Dembele showed his best version, overflowing both on the right flank and in the centre, dropping down to receive balls and constantly unbalancing Stuttgart’s defence.

With this performance, the French winger confirms his great moment and becomes one of PSG’s main offensive weapons for the next phase of the tournament.