Athletic Bilbao/PSG – Nuno Mendes admits: “We weren’t at our best” | OneFootball

Nuno Mendes, the 23-year-old left-back for Paris Saint-Germain, stopped in the mixed zone after the 0-0 draw against Athletic Bilbao (video highlights Athletic Bilbao/PSG) this Wednesday at the San Mamés Stadium as part of Matchday 6 of the 2025-2026 Champions League.

Nuno Mendes: "If we had done that, I think we would have scored."

Disappointed?

It's normal. We're a team that likes to win. But we're not frustrated with the result, more with what we did today. I think we could have controlled the match better, had more of the ball. If we had done that, I think we would have scored. Today, we weren't at our level, at our maximum. But it was a good match, a high-intensity game, and we did well.

What was missing?

Having the ball, controlling the match, making the right choices. We did well in the second half when we had the ball. But when we got in front of goal, we couldn't manage to score.

Nuno Mendes: "We couldn't find the well-positioned players at the start of the match"

Was the intensity surprising?

No, we already knew it would be a high-intensity match. Playing here isn't easy, we knew that. We didn't control it. That's the most important thing, to control the match and have the ball.

Were you bothered by the pressing in the first half?

A little, they were good, they pressed high. We couldn't do our best with the goal kicks. We couldn't find the well-positioned players at the start of the match. But afterwards, we managed to get out. They have good players too, they made it difficult for us.

Nuno Mendes: "I feel good"

How are you feeling physically, personally?

I feel good, I'm coming back little by little. I think I'm good.

The standings, is third place still positive?

You never know, everything can change in two games. Today, we couldn't win. But for the next one, I think we'll be at our best to get the win.

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