In the UEFA Champions League clash between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Girona FC, PSG edged out Girona with a 1-0 victory courtesy of an own goal by Girona's goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga in the second half. One of the most striking factors was PSG's dominance in attacking endeavors, posting a mammoth 21 shots off target compared to Girona’s mere 2. Despite the multiple attempts, PSG managed only 2 shots on target, exposing inefficiency in their finishing prowess.

Girona’s defensive frailties were evident not just with the own goal but also in the frequency of fouls committed—18 compared to PSG’s 8. This overly aggressive style culminated in three yellow cards, signaling a lack of discipline and poor control in pivotal moments of the game, which certainly hampered their ability to regain composure and execute a turnaround. In contrast, PSG managed to maintain better discipline, evidenced by only one yellow card issued to Marcos Aoas Correa early in the first half.

Another noteworthy statistic was PSG's efficiency in avoiding the offside trap entirely, compared to Girona being caught offside once. This precision underscores PSG's tactical discipline and effective communication, vital in maintaining attacking fluidity. Moreover, PSG's higher number of corner kicks (5 to 1) further highlights their territorial dominance and constant pressure on Girona’s defense, albeit without translating this advantage effectively into goal-scoring opportunities.

In terms of overall teamwork and performance, PSG clearly controlled the rhythm and tempo of the game, exhibiting better ball possession and structure even if their finishing left much to be desired. Girona, despite their resilience, lacked the finesse to make meaningful inroads past PSG’s defense, managing just 1 shot on target throughout the match. Ultimately, it was a match where PSG’s tactical patience paid off against a Girona side that self-destructed through errors and excessive fouling.

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