Where Is Kylian Mbappe In PSG Vs Barca Match, This Is Because Of

Paris Saint-Germain player Kylian Mbappe is overshadowed by Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi. (X/@FCBarcelona)

JAKARTA - Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe did not move on at all in the match against Barcelona in the first quarter of the Champions League final. Because of this, young defender Pau Cubarsi was surprisingly able to kill Mbappe in a duel at the Parc des Princes Stadium, Thursday, April 11, 2024 in the morning WIB.

Mbappe played full when PSG hosted Barca. The game was marked by five goals when Barca successfully beat the hosts 3-2. But Mbappe was absolutely unable to score.

Even the statistics of the captain of the French national team are sad. He only fired three times but there was no target and lost the ball five times. This is the most compared to other players.

Sinar Mbappe dimmed in a crucial match. The defeat at home made PSG's move a bit difficult because they had to win in the second match at home to Barca.

Because Cubarsi made Mbappe lose his sharpness. This U-17 World Cup alumni, which was held in Indonesia, made history.

He should be the youngest player to play in the Champions League quarter-finals if his partner Lamine Yamala doesn't start.

Cubarsi is 17 years old, while Yamal is one year younger. So Yamal is the youngest player in the history of the Champions League.

However, Cubarsi confirmed it as the youngest defender in European competition. He also skyrocketed.

In the first half, his bait accuracy reached 92.59 percent. Cubarsi mostly clean sweeps when facing PSG attacks.

A calm and disciplined appearance really made Mbappe not move. This is a signal that Mbappe will work hard to deal with tough defenders and are ready to turn it off if he joins Real Madrid next season.

The duet with Ronald Araujo was very solid for the first 45 minutes. In the second half, Barca's defense finally conceded. PSG immediately bought up two goals in two minutes.

But then the team's defense sector recovered. Moreover, Barca then scored two who turned things around and won 3-2.

Cubarsi's brilliant performance received a lot of praise. Coach Xavi Hernandez said Barca could outperform PSG who were of better quality because they had a solid defense

"Barali young people play amazingly. At a match level like this, you need players who have good and experienced performance," said former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, who is now a football pundit.

"But it takes courage to reduce Cubarsi and Yamal," he said further.

Victory over PSG makes Barca seeded for the semifinals. The reason is, Barca only need a draw in the second match which will be held at home at the Olimpic Lluis Companys Stadium, Barcelona, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in the morning WIB. On the other hand, PSG must win the match if they want to qualify.