He grew up in the suburbs of Lyon with a French mother and a Tongolese father, he played for the famous Olympique all his life, but just as his star was about to shine, he went to Paris Saint German and made an already strong team even stronger. He is just 22 but he already terrorized defenses around Europe and especially in France. Bradley Barcola is (another) French gem and he exploded this season under coach Luis Enrique. He is the new PSG fans hero, while other part of France hates him, as he makes the Parisians even stronger. Barcola scored his second brace already in six appearances in Ligue 1 as PSG won comfortably 3-1 against Rennes tonight and became the top scored in France at the moment.Bradley Barcola’s last 11 games in Ligue 1 ⚡️⚽️ 8 goals 🅰️ 3 assists pic.twitter.com/OlY8C17Iq1— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) September 27, 2024 Barcola was unlucky not to secure a hat-trick in the 58th minute, when he narrowly missed a wonder goal from the edge of the penalty area. The ball, however, rebounded kindly for Kang-in Lee, who slotted it into the net past a helpless Steve Mandanda. The veteran goalkeeper had to retrieve the ball from his net three times but was instrumental in preventing more damage, particularly with a stunning save in the 61st minute, stopping Fabian Ruiz’s close-range shot with his foot.Lee Kang-in scores his 3rd goal of the season! 🔥🔥🔥He’s already matched his goals scored last season in only 6 games.🤯🫡🇰🇷#이강인 #PSG pic.twitter.com/YplUD2trkI— Joel Kim (@KNTFootball) September 27, 2024 Barcola has now scored six goals in as many matches this season. Looking further back, he has eight goals and three assists in his last 11 games. It seems the young Frenchman is just starting to show his potential, with much more to come this season and beyond. This night was particularly important for Barcola, as he had gone three games without scoring, including a Champions League match against Girona. He started the season on fire, netting four goals in his first three matches, but appeared fatigued after the international break, playing a lesser role against Brest, Girona, and Reims. Tonight, however, he returned to top form, being the clear standout in PSG’s victory over Rennes.Enrique: ‘Barca play like Eibar, Mbappe doesn‘t defend‘Still, Luis Enrique had reason to be displeased with his team’s late relaxation. Rennes reduced the deficit through Kalimuendo in the 73rd minute, and if Alidu Seidu’s goal hadn’t been disallowed for handball in the 87th minute, a late drama at the Parc des Princes could have unfolded. Earlier today, Champions League participant Brest was thrashed 3-0 by newly promoted Auxerre, bringing Éric Roy’s team closer to the relegation zone. The match was highlighted by Elisha Owusu, who contributed both a goal and an assist in Christophe Pélissier’s team’s triumph.LIGUE 1 – MATCHDAY 6FridayAuxerre – Brest 3-0 (2-0)/Owusu 26, Jubal 37(p), Traore 59/PSG – Rennes 3-1 (1-0)/Barcola 30, 68, Lee 56 – Kalimuendo 75(p)/Saturday18:00: (2.10) Lens (3.50) Nice (3.80)20:00: (5.10) Le Havre (3.60) Lille (1.80)22:00: (1.35) Monaco (5.30) Montpellier (8.00)Sunday16:00: (2.55) Toulouse (3.45) Olympique Lyon (2.90)18:00: (1.75) Nantes (3.60) Saint-Etienne (4.90)18:00: (3.45) Angers (3.45) Reims (2.25)21:45: (3.50) Strasbourg (3.50) Olympique Marseille (2.05)***odds are subject to change***
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