Mallorca/PSG – Rafel Pol is clear: “we’ll have to move quickly”

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·6 August 2026

Mallorca/PSG – Rafel Pol is clear: “we’ll have to move quickly”

Paris Saint-Germain suffered a 3-0 defeat to Mallorca (Mallorca/PSG video highlights) this Wednesday at the Son Moix Stadium in a friendly. After the match, Rafel Pol, assistant to coach Luis Enrique, spoke in the mixed zone.

Pol: “there is a first final in a week.”

“These are special circumstances, with only a few days of training, and players who were playing their first professional match. We have to keep working, and we’ll need to move forward quickly, because there is a first final in a week. I hope other players will be with us on Saturday against Manchester.”

Obviously, there is no need to overreact after this defeat in a friendly. There were a great many absentees (11), not to mention that PSG should be bringing in some new signings soon. It was mainly academy youngsters who played, which is a great experience for them. Even if you always prefer to win, and the scoreline is a bit harsh.

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Besides, it is clear that Rafel Pol is not satisfied with it. Without sounding the alarm, the Spaniard clearly points out that the squad needs to step up without delay. Competition is coming quickly, starting next Wednesday against Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup. Then it will be the Trophée des Champions on August 16 in Lens, and the following weekend it will be Ligue 1’s turn.

You can imagine that the Parisians will work hard, with some players returning soon, which will also help. Still, it takes time to be at 100%. A little patience is needed at the start of the season. PSG must nevertheless show the qualities needed to win; that is the standard for a club aiming for another Champions League title.

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