fan ratings after psg’s champions league triumph over arsenal
After Paris Saint-Germain’s second consecutive Champions League triumph in Budapest on Saturday, securing victory against Arsenal with a 1-1 draw followed by a 4-3 penalty shootout, a significant number of supporters participated in rating the performances of the players in this historic final. These fan assessments were generally more lenient than the scores given by professional journalists to the Parisian squad.
Following the protracted final, which saw PSG overcome Arsenal 1-1 before clinching the title 4-3 in a penalty shootout in Budapest, over 15,000 online users submitted their ratings for Luis Enrique‘s players. The Spanish coach, now a three-time Champions League winner, received an impressive average score of 7.6 from fans, significantly higher than the 6 awarded by sports critics.
After the Parisian equalizer, João Neves‘s influence on the game soared. The Portuguese midfielder, who was a constant presence in challenges until the final whistle, earned the highest fan rating of 7.2. This assessment largely aligned with the professional critics, who also gave him a 7. Completing the top three for PSG were Marquinhos (6.6) and Willian Pacho (6.6). The Brazilian captain also received a 7 from the journalists, while Pacho was rated 6.
The defensive line was highly praised by voters, with Achraf Hakimi (6.2) and Nuno Mendes (6) both receiving scores of 6 or higher. However, this public opinion differed from that of the journalists regarding the Portuguese full-back, who was penalized with a 4, primarily due to his missed penalty during the shootout.
fabian ruiz: lowest fan rating among psg players
In the attacking department, only Fabian Ruiz (5.8) received a score below 6. The Spanish midfielder’s challenging start to the match, characterized by several turnovers and a lack of composure, likely contributed to this lower assessment. Meanwhile, Vitinha, who was substituted due to cramps, earned a robust 6.4 from fans, significantly surpassing the 5 given by professional analysts. Despite facing limited action throughout the game, goalkeeper Matveï Safonov impressed online voters, securing a 6.2, a notable improvement over the 5 he received from the reporting team.
Upfront, the forwards also received more favorable ratings from the public. Both Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé were given a 6.1 by fans, contrasting with the 5 they each received from the critics. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia also stood out with a 6.2, slightly above the 6 awarded by journalists, largely credited for winning the penalty that led to PSG’s equalizer.
