This archive report was first published on 19 September 2019.
Real Madrid's Champions League campaign got off to a disastrous start as they were thrashed 3-0 by Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday.
Coach Zinedine Zidane was left frustrated by his side's performance, admitting that PSG were superior in every aspect of the game.
"They were superior to us in everything," Zidane said after the match. "In terms of how they played, in midfield, but above all, and what annoys me the most, in terms of intensity."
The Madrid midfield trio of Casemiro, Toni Kroos, and James Rodriguez struggled to cope with PSG's tireless Idrissa Gueye, who was outstanding in the game.
Despite having a strong squad, including Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, and Eden Hazard, Real Madrid failed to muster a shot on target for the first time in a decade, according to Spanish sports statistician Mister Chip.
The defeat was a stark contrast to two seasons ago, when Real Madrid dumped PSG out en route to winning the Champions League title.
With their performance in Paris, Zidane's side now face a tough test on Sunday as they travel to face a Sevilla side who are top of La Liga after four games.
Real Madrid have lost on their last four visits to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, and on six of their last seven trips there.
Coach Julen Lopetegui will be motivated by the prospect of getting one over on the club who sacked him after just 14 games last season.
