PSG head coach Luis Enrique refused to answer questions about the unusual tactic employed by goalkeeper Matvey Safonov during the Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern. Although the Parisians secured a spot in the final with a 6:5 aggregate victory, the goalkeeper's deliberate clearing of the ball out of play raised many questions. This is reported by Goal.com .
According to analysis, this was not a mere mistake but a specific plan designed to halt the attacking transitions of Vincent Kompany's side. By kicking the ball out of play, Safonov denied Bayern players the chance to launch quick counter-attacks, giving PSG defenders time to reorganize.
This tactic proved particularly effective in neutralizing Michael Olise. The French winger, who scored in the first leg, was almost invisible in the return match as the PSG defense left him no space to operate. Luis Enrique noted that while these details might be interesting to journalists, he would not reveal his secrets to opponents.
PSG will now face Arsenal in the Champions League final in Budapest. The Parisians aim to win the match and become the second team in modern football history to successfully defend the title twice in a row.
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