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I’ve seen a lot of myths about Marco Verratti in the CL so I’ve decided to do this.
A thread of 10 of the best Marco Verratti CL KNOCKOUT STAGE performances:
A thread of 10 of the best Marco Verratti CL KNOCKOUT STAGE performances:
10. Valencia 1 PSG 2 (12/13) - 2nd Round.
20, in his 1st top flight season, Verratti had a great game at Mestalla in PSG’s first CL KO game in years.
He was so hard to contain that he ended the game as the most fouled player, by far.
**9 recoveries (2nd), 7/10 tackles (2nd).
20, in his 1st top flight season, Verratti had a great game at Mestalla in PSG’s first CL KO game in years.
He was so hard to contain that he ended the game as the most fouled player, by far.
**9 recoveries (2nd), 7/10 tackles (2nd).
9. PSG 3 Chelsea 1 (13/14) - Quarter Finals.
One of many games vs Chelsea which Verratti dominated. 79/85 passes, 8 recoveries (1st), 5/6 dribbles (1st). Again, the most fouled player on the pitch by far because getting the ball off him cleanly was HARD.
What a performance!
One of many games vs Chelsea which Verratti dominated. 79/85 passes, 8 recoveries (1st), 5/6 dribbles (1st). Again, the most fouled player on the pitch by far because getting the ball off him cleanly was HARD.
What a performance!
8. Leverkusen 0 PSG 4 (13/14) - 2nd Round.
PSG destroyed Leverkusen with Verratti once again playing a supreme role. 102/107 passes completed, 4/5 tackles, 4 interceptions, 3/4 dribbles. It was a near-perfect performance as PSG took a strong lead into the second leg in Paris.
PSG destroyed Leverkusen with Verratti once again playing a supreme role. 102/107 passes completed, 4/5 tackles, 4 interceptions, 3/4 dribbles. It was a near-perfect performance as PSG took a strong lead into the second leg in Paris.
7. Madrid 3 PSG 1 (17/18) - 2nd Round.
Home of the champions. PSG dominated until Emery inexplicably subbed off Cavani for a right back.
Verratti was amazing; 81 touches, 60/65 passes (92%), 4/4 tackles, 5 recoveries, 6/6 long balls, 10/14 ground duels. Most fouled player too.
Home of the champions. PSG dominated until Emery inexplicably subbed off Cavani for a right back.
Verratti was amazing; 81 touches, 60/65 passes (92%), 4/4 tackles, 5 recoveries, 6/6 long balls, 10/14 ground duels. Most fouled player too.
6. PSG 4 Barcelona 0 (16/17) - 2nd Round.
PSG were irresistible in this game and Verratti was at the heart of it, In just 70 minutes, he had 59 touches, 46/50 passes (92%), 4/6 tackles (3rd), 4/4 long balls, 8 recoveries (2nd) & only one player was fouled more than him.
PSG were irresistible in this game and Verratti was at the heart of it, In just 70 minutes, he had 59 touches, 46/50 passes (92%), 4/6 tackles (3rd), 4/4 long balls, 8 recoveries (2nd) & only one player was fouled more than him.
5. Barcelona 1 PSG 1 (12/13) - Quarter Finals.
At 20, Verratti went to Camp Nou & BALLED. PSG were 20 minutes away from the semis before Pedro’s goal.
He had 10 recoveries (1st), 5/7 tackles (1st), 5 interceptions (2nd), 2/2 dribbles, 39/45 passes. Most fouled player too.
At 20, Verratti went to Camp Nou & BALLED. PSG were 20 minutes away from the semis before Pedro’s goal.
He had 10 recoveries (1st), 5/7 tackles (1st), 5 interceptions (2nd), 2/2 dribbles, 39/45 passes. Most fouled player too.
4. PSG 1 Madrid 2 (17/18) - 2nd Round.
This performance needs multiple tweets. The fact Verratti got a red in the 66th minute is why people wildly out it down as a poor performance. You couldn’t be more WRONG.
Check this out...
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This performance needs multiple tweets. The fact Verratti got a red in the 66th minute is why people wildly out it down as a poor performance. You couldn’t be more WRONG.
Check this out...
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66 mins, 105 touches, 74/82 passes (2nd) 6 recoveries, 4/4 tackles, 3 blocks (1st), 4/5 long balls, 8/14 ground duels won, 2 dribbles, 23/28 attacking 3rd passes (1st) AGAINST MADRID!!
PSG won 9 tackles. Verratti alone won 4. They had 6 blocks. Verratti alone had 3, in 66 mins!!
PSG won 9 tackles. Verratti alone won 4. They had 6 blocks. Verratti alone had 3, in 66 mins!!
To truly understand how good this performance was, check this out.
Verratti’s midfield partners (Thiago Motta, whose legs were gone, and Rabiot) has a combined 0 blocks + interceptions + tackles. ZERO!
Verratti won 8/14 duels. Motta won 0/1. Rabiot won 1/9!
What a performance!
Verratti’s midfield partners (Thiago Motta, whose legs were gone, and Rabiot) has a combined 0 blocks + interceptions + tackles. ZERO!
Verratti won 8/14 duels. Motta won 0/1. Rabiot won 1/9!
What a performance!
3. PSG 2 Chelsea 1 (15/16) - 2nd Round.
Chelsea, again. This was a really tight game but Verratti was crazy! He had 122 touches, 98/104 passes (!)(94%), 3 recoveries, 7/9 tackles (1st), 3 key passes (2nd), 4/4 long balls, 24/30 attacking 3rd passes (1st).
What a performance!
Chelsea, again. This was a really tight game but Verratti was crazy! He had 122 touches, 98/104 passes (!)(94%), 3 recoveries, 7/9 tackles (1st), 3 key passes (2nd), 4/4 long balls, 24/30 attacking 3rd passes (1st).
What a performance!
2. Chelsea 2 PSG 2 (14/15) - 2nd Round.
THIS performance! Zlatan red-carded, Motta & Matuidi on yellows all before HT. Backs against the wall, Verratti RAN this game with Motta & Pastore.
80/87 passes (92%), 6 recoveries, 3 interceptions, 7/10 tackles (1st) & 3/4 dribbles.
THIS performance! Zlatan red-carded, Motta & Matuidi on yellows all before HT. Backs against the wall, Verratti RAN this game with Motta & Pastore.
80/87 passes (92%), 6 recoveries, 3 interceptions, 7/10 tackles (1st) & 3/4 dribbles.
1. Barcelona 2 PSG 0 (14/15) - Quarter Finals.
One of the best CL performances EVER. Verratti missed the 1st leg & PSG lost 3-1. He showed up with a body bag.
90/99 passes (1st!!!), 15 recoveries (1st), 6/13 tackles (1st), 5/5 dribbles (3rd), 3 interceptions. Most fouled too!
One of the best CL performances EVER. Verratti missed the 1st leg & PSG lost 3-1. He showed up with a body bag.
90/99 passes (1st!!!), 15 recoveries (1st), 6/13 tackles (1st), 5/5 dribbles (3rd), 3 interceptions. Most fouled too!
There were other games I wanted to add that I had to leave out because “10”.
In summary, respect Marco Verratti. Numero uno.
In summary, respect Marco Verratti. Numero uno.
