PSG Thrives Without Mbappé: Barcola Shines Against Rennes

With Kylian Mbappé’s departure to Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is proving its resilience by enjoying a strong start to the season. The capital club remains unbeaten, despite facing a minor dip in form recently. Concerns were brewing for coach Luis Enrique regarding his tactical approach, but it seems that Bradley Barcola has already resolved these issues during their match against Rennes on Friday night.

Many predicted that PSG would struggle following the exit of their star player, Kylian Mbappé, who has now joined Real Madrid. Contrary to these expectations, the Parisian club is off to an impressive start this season without the 25-year-old forward. Coach Luis Enrique appears to have successfully adapted to fill the void left by the French national team captain, as the team remains unbeaten so far.

PSG’s Struggles with Efficiency

Despite their solid start, PSG recently faced a challenging period. The team struggled to secure a win against Girona and subsequently drew with Reims. In both matches, PSG failed to find the net in the first half. This left Luis Enrique grappling with a pressing issue, but it has since been swiftly addressed.

Barcola Emerges as a Key Player

According to reports, Bradley Barcola has become the answer to PSG’s tactical dilemmas. The 22-year-old winger scored the opening goal against Stade Rennais on Friday night, contributing to a 3-1 victory. Not only did he net a brace, but he also assisted on Kang-In Lee’s goal. After a less impressive run of form, Barcola has rebounded spectacularly, effectively resolving the issues that had plagued PSG.