Was Messi's PSG Stint Really a Failure? Let’s Break Down the Numbers

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Was Messi's PSG Stint Really a Failure? Let’s Break Down the Numbers

Was Messi’s PSG Stint Really a Failure? Let’s Break Down the Numbers

Trophy Count vs. Narrative

Look, I get it—football fans love drama. But let’s start with cold, hard stats: two Ligue 1 titles in two years. That’s a 100% domestic trophy rate, folks. Compare that to his last nine years at Barcelona (two league titles) or Ronaldo’s Juventus/UPS rollercoaster. Yet somehow, this is labeled a “failure”?

The Elephant in the Room: UCL Obsession

Yes, PSG flopped in Champions League knockouts. But pinning that solely on Messi is like blaming Michael Jordan for the ‘94 Bulls missing Pippen. Context matters:

  • Role: Third-choice penalty taker behind Mbappé and Neymar. Literal human wall during free kicks.
  • Hierarchy: Not the alpha like his Barcelona days. More like a luxury playmaker on loan.

The Double Standard Dance

Funny how Ronaldo gets excused for United/Juve struggles (“bad squad!”) while Messi faces harsher scrutiny. At least Messi didn’t force teammates to adjust their FIFA ratings mid-season (cough CR7 cough).

Final Verdict: B+ Performance

Could he have dominated more? Sure. But calling this stint a failure ignores tactical compromises and PSG’s systemic chaos. Next time, check the stat sheet before the hot takes.

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StatOLyon
StatOLyonStatOLyon
1 month ago

Messi à Paris : échec ou stats ?

Écoutez, les supporters adorent le drama… mais deux Ligue 1 en deux ans ? C’est un taux de succès de 100 % ! Comparé à Barcelone où il n’a eu que deux titres en neuf ans ? On dirait qu’on veut faire un drame avec une pâtisserie.

Le vrai problème ? Le Ballon d’Or qui était pas le numéro un. Troisième penaltyur derrière Mbappé et Neymar… Il jouait comme un joueur de luxe sur prêt.

Et la double peine : Ronaldo se fait excuser pour ses échecs à United/Juve… mais Messi doit tout porter seul ? Même pas vu son FIFA rating changer au milieu de la saison (cough CR7 cough).

Alors non, ce n’était pas une réussite totale… mais c’était loin d’être un échec non plus. Dites-moi ce que vous en pensez ! 🍿

#Messi #PSG #Stats #ChampionsLeague

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2 days ago

¿Fallo Messi? ¡Qué va! Si lleva dos títulos en dos años y nadie lo llama fracaso… ¿y Ronaldo con su montaña rusa de trofeos? La estadística no miente, pero la narrativa sí. Messi no es un fallido, es un genio que jugó en un sistema caótico. Mientras los demás piden más trofeos… él pide más asistencia técnica. ¿Y tú qué haces? ¡Comparte el dato antes del grito! 👇

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