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PSG's Ousmane Dembélé dazzles with skill but struggles to score, leaving fans in awe and frustration. Will he shine against Barcelona?

The Parc des Princes stadium was filled with a mix of excitement and disappointment on a fateful Wednesday night in April. Ousmane Dembélé, the Paris Saint-Germain striker, embarked on a daring solo run, effortlessly bypassing three Stade Rennais players. However, his final shot missed the mark, leaving fans in disbelief. "What a letdown!" exclaimed a supporter who had been on the edge of his seat just moments before.

This rollercoaster of emotions caused by Dembélé was reminiscent of another crucial match on April 10, when PSG faced FC Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final. For the 26-year-old winger, who had previously played for Barcelona, it was a date with destiny. Since joining PSG in 2023, Dembélé has dazzled fans with his skillful moves but has often struggled to convert them into goals.

Following the departures of Neymar and Lionel Messi, Dembélé has emerged as a key player for PSG, hailed as "the most unbalancing player in world football" by coach Luis Enrique. Despite his impressive assists record in Ligue 1, Dembélé has only managed to score one goal so far. His inability to finish his moves has been a source of frustration for fans and pundits alike.

In his early career at Stade Rennais, Dembélé showcased his goal-scoring abilities, but he has struggled to replicate that success at Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona. According to his former coach Rolland Courbis, Dembélé's finishing is subpar, especially when he plays on the right side. Despite being labeled as ambidextrous, his right foot remains his strongest. As PSG fans eagerly await his breakthrough moment, Dembélé continues to captivate with his mesmerizing skills and tantalizing potential.