On March 12, 2019, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) faced Dijon in a Ligue 1 match at the Stade Gaston Gérard. PSG secured a comfortable 4-0 victory, demonstrating their dominance with a solid all-round performance.
Key Statistics and Analysis
- Scoreline and Goal Timings:
- Dijon: 0
- Paris Saint-Germain: 4 (Marquinhos 7′, Kylian Mbappé 40′, Ángel Di María 50′, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting 90+2′)
- Possession:
- PSG controlled 69% of the possession, while Dijon held 31%. This allowed PSG to dictate the pace of the game and control the proceedings comfortably.
- Shots:
- PSG registered 14 shots, with 7 on target, demonstrating efficiency in their finishing. Dijon managed 9 shots, with only 1 on target, indicating limited offensive threat against a well-organized PSG defense.
- Passing Accuracy:
- PSG displayed exceptional ball control with a 90% passing accuracy, completing 682 passes out of 758 attempts. Dijon completed 264 passes out of 347 attempts, with a 76% accuracy, struggling under PSG’s pressing.
- Defensive Statistics:
- PSG made 12 tackles compared to Dijon’s 14, highlighting their disciplined defensive play. Dijon committed 13 fouls, while PSG committed 7, reflecting PSG’s control and discipline throughout the match.
- Set Pieces:
- PSG capitalized on a set-piece opportunity early in the game, with Marquinhos scoring from a header off a corner kick. This goal set the tone for PSG’s dominance.
- Individual Performances:
- Kylian Mbappé scored a crucial goal just before halftime, continuing his prolific form. Ángel Di María and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting also found the back of the net, demonstrating PSG’s attacking depth. Marquinhos’ early goal from a set piece emphasized PSG’s aerial threat.
- Tactical Overview:
- PSG employed a 4-3-3 formation, utilizing their attacking trident of Mbappé, Di María, and Choupo-Moting. This formation allowed them to control midfield possession and create numerous scoring opportunities. Dijon, employing a defensive setup, struggled to contain PSG’s offensive movements.
- Disciplinary:
- The match saw three yellow cards, all for Dijon (Wesley Lautoa 28′, Fouad Chafik 61′, and Julio Tavares 82′), indicating a more aggressive approach in trying to disrupt PSG’s play.
- Corners and Offsides:
- PSG earned 6 corners compared to Dijon’s 3, maintaining offensive pressure. Both teams were caught offside twice, reflecting disciplined defensive lines from both sides.
Summary
PSG’s 4-0 victory over Dijon underscored their superior quality and dominance in Ligue 1. The early goal by Marquinhos set the stage for a comfortable victory, with further contributions from Mbappé, Di María, and Choupo-Moting. Dijon struggled to impose themselves, both offensively and defensively, against a PSG side that controlled possession and dictated the tempo throughout the match. PSG’s win reinforced their position at the top of the league, showcasing their strength in depth and tactical versatility.
