Barcelona v PSG: "They're unbelievable", Rothen's powerful words

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·3 October 2025

Barcelona v PSG: "They're unbelievable", Rothen's powerful words

Following Paris Saint-Germain's victory in Barcelona (1-2), Jérôme Rothen spoke on RMC Sport. The former midfielder praised the mental strength of a rejuvenated PSG, the quality of the Parisian project, and especially the work of Luis Enrique, whom he believes is capable of outshining the greatest European coaches.

Rothen "What haven't we heard..."

"What haven't we heard... This kind of performance shows how validated PSG's project is. You don't win by chance like that in Barcelona, even though you need some luck, which they had yesterday (Wednesday). They showed that this club has really progressed in recent months, that it's a club at the top, and they deserve it.

Rothen "And then you realize there's no mental fatigue at PSG"

I am truly impressed by their performance and the calm they displayed. It was a team that was rejuvenated, by necessity. But there was calm when you were trailing 1-0 and the first half wasn't always controlled. Barcelona was inspired for 15-20 minutes. With everything that has happened since the start of the season, the injuries, not having had a break... And then you realize there's no mental fatigue at PSG. They are monstrous on the European stage.

Rothen "Honestly, the message sent is very strong"

Mental fatigue didn't exist, even though we all know it's difficult to almost not take a break from one year to the next. In the end, this strength they exude, with a brilliant coach... This coach reads the opponents, he outsmarts all the other European technicians one by one. He devours them. He devoured Atalanta's coach 15 days ago (4-0 victory, Editor's note). Yesterday (Wednesday), Flick had almost his entire team except for Raphinha and he didn't reinvent himself. He stuck to what they supposedly know how to do. Honestly, the message sent is very strong."

The impression left by PSG is strong. Spanish media, French media, and foreign media all agree in praising the Parisian performance. Beyond the match, there is this domination against all the greats of Europe since the beginning of 2025. Everyone has struggled against this bulldozer led by Luis Enrique.

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FC Barcelona talked a lot before the match and paid dearly for it, because against this Parisian team, it's better to be sure of your facts. It's true, PSG hadn't faced the Spanish club in the final phase of the last Champions League, so one could wonder if the Parisians would manage to overcome this mountain.

With the absences, it's confirmation that the whole group is confident. All this is due to Luis Enrique and his staff. The young players are growing, feeling good, and performing. There is still work to be done, but with 6 points, we are far from the previous European campaign, the indicators are green, and confidence should be inflated tremendously.

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