The goalkeeper's mistake prevented Michel's charges from winning a historic point in the main club European tournament.
Spanish Girona" of Ukrainian midfielder Viktor Tsygankov suffered a defeat to French PSG in an away match first round of the main stage of the Champions Leagueseason 2024/25. The match at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris ended with a score of 1:0.
The only goal in this match was scored by the Parisians in the 90th minute. The visiting goalkeeper Paula Gassaniga, who had previously saved his team on several occasions, made a gross error and after a pass from Nuno Mendes, in a simple situation, let the ball through his legs.
Tsygankov came out in the starting lineup of the Catalan club and played 88 minutes, after which he was replaced by Alejandro Frances.
It should be noted that for Girona this was the first ever match in the Champions League.
Review of the match PSG – Girona
In the second round of the most prestigious European tournament, Tsygankov's team will host the Dutch Feyenoord on October 2, and Luis Enrique's men will play away against London's Arsenal the day before.
In the updated format of the Champions League, each team will play eight matches with different opponents in the main round (four at home and four away) away). All tournament participants received 2 opponents from 4 different baskets.
The eight best teams of the main stage of the Champions League will reach the 1/8 finals. The clubs that take places from 9th to 24th in the overall tournament table will play paired play-off matches for reaching the 1/8 finals. The rest will finish their performance in European competitions.