Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 Chelsea: Champions League player ratings
Chelsea’s (left to right) Petr Cech, David Luiz and César Azpilicueta are left dejected after the Brazilian’s own goal against PSG. Photograph: Mike Egerton/PA
Paris Saint-GermainSalvatore Sirigu 6 The Italian was largely a spectator for much of last night, but can expect to be much busier in next week’s second leg in LondonChristophe Jallet 7 One of only two French players in the PSG lineup, the veteran full-back often struggled to contain Hazard’s darting runsAlex 6 Had plenty to prove against his former club but booked in the first half and was troubled by movement of HazardThiago Silva 7 How PSG’s captain will regret his challenge on Oscar that gave Chelsea a crucial away goal. Was untroubled apart from that lapseMaxwell 6 The former Barcelona man got forward well at times but had his work cut out keeping an eye on the energetic WillianMarco Verratti 6 The Italian summed up PSG’s lack of composure on the ball in the first half but was better after the break before limping offThiago Motta 7 He is the lynchpin of the PSG midfield and, although eclipsed by Ramires in the first half, he wrested back control in the secondBlaise Matuidi 7 His cross set up Lavezzi’s early strike and he also won the free-kick that led to the second to cap an impressive displayEdinson Cavani 5 Yet to find his best form since returning from a thigh injury, the Uruguayan looked rusty and wasted a decent late openingZlatan Ibrahimovic 6 Had not really lived up to his star billing before limping off with an injury that is likely to rule him out of next week’s second legEzequiel Lavezzi 8 His brilliant finish gave PSG the perfect start and he was a potent threat all night before his free-kick led to the second goalSubstitutes: Lucas Moura (for Ibrahimovic, 67); Cabaye (for Verratti, 75); Pastore (for Lavezzi, 84)Not used: Douchez, Marquinhos, Digne, RabiotChelseaPetr Cech 5 Not at fault for opener, but had flapped at a few set pieces before second goal, and beaten at near post by Pastore’s late thirdBranislav Ivanovic 6 The Serb had his hands full with Maxwell, Matuidi and Lavezzi all raiding down his flank on a challenging nightGary Cahill 6 His lack of pace was exposed at times by Lavezzi, and may also feel he could have done better with the free-kick for the second goalJohn Terry 6 Weak early header that presented Lavezzi with the opening goal was so untypical of him and did not have a comfortable nightCésar Azpilicueta 6 Spaniard helped to nullify Cavani, and had not had a problematic night until being outfoxed
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