"Paris Saint-Germain put in an underwhelming display as the Champions League holders were held to a goalless draw by Athletic Club in Wednesday's contest at San Mames. PSG created the better openings and saw Bradley Barcola hit the crossbar in the second half, but a mix of poor finishing and fine goalkeeping from Unai Simon meant the visitors had to settle for a point. Fabian Ruiz volleyed over the bar in the 20th minute, while at the other end, Alex Berenguer's curling effort drew a smart from Matvey Safonov."
"PSG ought to have taken the lead on the stroke of half-time when Warren Zaire-Emery's excellent centre found Senny Mayulu, but he side-footed straight at Simon. Zaire-Emery was himself thwarted by Simon with a stinging effort from just inside the penalty area after the restart, and Barcola was frustrated when he cut in from the left and smashed a right-foot shot off the woodwork."
"Fabian had a great chance to win it for Luis Enrique's side late in the game but shot straight at Simon from the left of the area when slipped in by Desire Doue, before seeing his follow-up blocked on the line. Prior to this round of matchdays, PSG had netted 51 Champions League goals this calendar year, 13 more than any other side has managed in a single year in major European competition."
Paris Saint-Germain were held to a goalless draw by Athletic Club at San Mamés despite creating the better openings. PSG registered 18 shots, 13 from inside the penalty area, but managed only five on target and were wasteful in front of goal. Several clear opportunities were squandered, including Senny Mayulu side-footing at the goalkeeper, Bradley Barcola hitting the crossbar, and late Fabian attempts saved and blocked. Unai Simón made four key saves and produced an excellent performance. PSG generated 2.05 expected goals to Athletic's 0.56 while failing to score.
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