One of PSG's biggest promises for the current season. Hugo Ekitike appeared with a powerful shot to score the 5-3 goal in favor of the Parisians against Riyadh (Al Nassr-Al Hillal) in an international friendly from Saudi Arabia. The skillful forward surpassed the rival defenders to enter the area and shoot, beating the opposing goalkeeper.
In this way, the attacker scored PSG's fifth goal and his first of the match. The footballer entered in the second half, replacing Kylian Mbappé (62'), who was substituted along with Neymar and some figures of the team coached by Christophe Galtier.
The main attraction of this exhibition match was seeing Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo face to face, who by this point of the match had already left the field and been replaced. This will be, if nothing strange happens from now on, the last time we see the 'Pulga' and the 'Bicho' face to face.
PSG vs. Riyadh Season: What's Next
After this friendly match at the King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh, PSG will have to focus on their upcoming matches in French football since they have not been able to achieve good results in recent weeks and doubts are beginning to arise about Christophe Galtier. The first challenge will be in the Coupe de France, where they will face US Pays de Cassel on Monday, January 23rd (2:45 p.m.) for the Round of 16.
Later on, the Parisian team will host Stade de Reims at Parc des Princes for matchday 20 of Ligue 1. The match is scheduled for Sunday, January 29th at 2:45 p.m., where the home team is obligated to win to distance themselves from Lens, who are closely following.
As for the players who made up the Riyadh Season, they will also return to their country to focus on the Saudi Arabian League. First, Al Hilal will visit Al Fayha on Thursday, January 26th (10:00 a.m.) for the Saudi Super Cup semifinals. As for Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr, they will face Al Ittihad on the same Thursday, but starting at 1:00 p.m.
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