Champions League takeaways: PSG tops Arsenal and inches closer to final
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DESIRE DOUE
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1.2 SPG
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6 A
1.2 SPG
Registers most crosses Doue registered one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and 10 corners in Friday's 3-1 defeat against Nice.
Impact Doue delivered the most crosses in the game, created two chances and made a tackle. He has now scored four goals in his last five league games and has been pivotal in both the domestic cup and Champions League campaigns.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
PSG moves within four games of finishing Ligue 1 unbeaten following draw at Nantes
French champion Paris Saint-Germain is within four games of finishing the Ligue 1 season unbeaten following a 1-1 draw at NantesAPRIL 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores opener in home win Doue scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Le Havre.
Impact Doue scored the first goal in the eighth minute to put his side 1-0 ahead before the game went to 2-1. This was his sixth goal of the Ligue 1 season and his fourth in his last three Ligue 1 matches. He took four shots in the match, and in his last four starts, he has taken 16 shots and he has created 14 chances in that time. He has also gone eight games where he has created at least two chances.
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
PSG closer to an unbeaten Ligue 1 season after beating Le Havre and Marseille reclaims 2nd
Paris Saint-Germain has labored past lowly Le Havre 2-1 and moved closer to finishing Ligue 1 unbeatenAPRIL 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bags equalizer Doue scored one goal to go with six shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 victory versus Aston Villa.
Impact Doue got the start Wednesday for a fourth straight match and kept his run of insane form going, scoring a goal in the 39th minute to equalize the match and spark a comeback. This does make it three straight games with a goal for the attacker, with four goals during that span. It was his third UCL goal as well, with eight goals in all competitions this season.
APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE
Kvaratskhelia's wonder goal helps PSG beat Aston Villa 3-1 in 1st leg of CL quarterfinals
A wonder goal from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia upstaged a brilliant curling shot from teammate Désiré Doué as Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa 3-1 in the first leg of the Champions L...APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Extends scoring run Doue scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 win against Angers.
Impact PSG's victory over Angers on Saturday saw Doue continue his fine run of form for the club. In 67 minutes played, the left winger scored one goal, completed the most dribbles in the match with five, and created two chances. The goal was Doue's third straight game with a goal in all competitions, and PSG will hope he can keep his hot streak going when they battle Aston Villa in the UCL on Wednesday.
APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE
A closer look at how PSG won the French title without losing a game
Unbeaten Paris Saint-Germain has won Ligue 1 in early April with six games to spareAPRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
By the numbers: PSG won Ligue 1 without losing a game. Here's a by-the-numbers look at the season
Paris Saint-Germain has clinched a record-extending 13th French league title without losing a game and with six matches remainingAPRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Coach Luis Enrique's guile guides PSG to 13th Ligue 1 title without defeat
Luis Enrique was mobbed by staff members and thrown into the air in celebration when Paris Saint-Germain won a record-extending 13th Ligue title with six games to spareAPRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paris Saint-Germain reaches French Cup final by rallying past Dunkerque 4-2
Paris Saint-Germain avoided a huge upset when it rallied from two goals down to beat second-tier Dunkerque 4-2 and reach the French Cup finalAPRIL 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Records two goals Doue scored two goals to go with five shots (three on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and five chances created in Saturday's 6-1 win against St. Etienne.
Impact With the PSG team still focused on Champions League action, Doue has been allowed to log Ligue 1 starts regularly, and March has been his best month since receiving said opportunity. The midfielder logged three goals and two assists, five direct goal contributions, which is what he recorded from August to February. Doue will enter April with four goals and six assists for his 2024-25 Ligue 1 season.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
Paris Saint-Germain made to wait a little longer for 13th Ligue 1 title after Monaco beats Nice
Unbeaten Paris Saint-Germain has moved within touching distance of a record-extending 13th Ligue 1 title after overwhelming Saint-Etienne 6-1MARCH 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
PSG's rise: How Enrique's vision and Mbappé's departure led to Champions League success
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Scores winning penalty Doue had two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 0-1 (5-1) penalty shootout victory over Liverpool.
Impact Doue was on the bench against Liverpool for the second leg in the Champions League but made an immediate impact after coming on. The French midfielder recorded two shots and created two chances while also winning both of his tackle attempts. He capped off his performance by converting the winning penalty in the shootout to send his team through to the next round against Aston Villa or Club Brugge. He has been consistent this season with more regular playing time, which could put him in contention for a first call-up to the France senior team.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
Champions League: Liverpool eliminated by PSG; Barcelona, Bayern, Inter advance
Liverpool's dream of a European-English double this season is dead after Paris Saint-Germain eliminated the Champions League favorites with...MARCH 11
Provides assist against Rennes Doue assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-1 win versus Rennes.
Impact Doue was in the starting squad on Saturday against his former club and had a strong outing, providing the assist for Bradley Barcola's opening goal. He also registered two shots and two chances created, bringing his total to six shots and five chances created in the last three games. The midfielder has also been active defensively with 36 tackles in 22 appearances this season, showing his impact off the ball. His next chance to feature will come against Liverpool on Tuesday.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
Impressive as a sub Doue generated three shots (two on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 loss against Liverpool.
Impact Doue came from the benchg with 24 minutes to go and continued the PSG pressure as he took three shots with two on target. Alisson made strong saves to deny the young winger. In his previous Champions League appearance against Brest he came from the bench to score and assist.
MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE
Wasteful finishing haunts PSG again in Champions League loss to Liverpool
Paris Saint-Germain’s wasteful finishing came back to haunt the French team when it lost 1-0 to Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tieMARCH 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
PSG coach Enrique warns his players about Liverpool's 'fighter jets' in attack
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique is worried about the speed of Liverpool’s “fighter jets” in attack and has warned his team not to give the ball away in their Champions Leagu...MARCH 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores, assists in win Doue tallied a goal and an assist in Paris Saint-Germain's 4-1 victory against Lille Saturday.
Impact Doue played 75 minutes this time, replicating his stat line from the 7-0 win over Brest with a goal and an assist. He faces a tough task in midweek Champions League action, as Liverpool have allowed less than a goal per game in EPL play this season.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
PSG blows Lille away 4-1 to warm up for Liverpool in Champions League
Paris Saint-Germain has warmed up for Liverpool with a 4-1 win over Lille as it consolidated its runaway French league leadMARCH 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores goal, assist off bench Doue scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Wednesday's 7-0 win against Brest.
Impact Doue made the most out of his 30 minutes of play off the bench, scoring and assisting during the demolishing of Brest on Wednesday. This gives him two goals and assists in UCL play in his first campaign playing in the tournament, earning four starts with nine appearances in the process.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Provides assist in victory Doue assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 4-1 win over Monaco. In addition, he was given a yellow card i...
Impact Doue assisted Ousmane Dembele's first goal after showcasing his dribbling skills once again. The Frenchman was tested in a deeper midfield role for the second time in three Ligue 1 games, and it worked well as he recorded his third straight assist. With strong competition for attacking spots, he could continue featuring in midfield for the rest of the season. This role didn't limit him, as he frequently pushed up the left flank when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia drifted centrally, allowing him to deliver six crosses, a season-high, including the assist for Ousmane Dembele.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
