Press review: Bilbao v PSG frustration, Zabarnyi with Safonov | OneFootball

This Thursday, December 11, the French press (on the sports side) focused on Paris Saint-Germain's 0-0 draw against Athletic Bilbao last night during the 6th day of the 2025-2026 Champions League. There is also mention of Matvey Safonov (26-year-old Russian goalkeeper) and Ilya Zabarnyi (23-year-old Ukrainian defender) playing together. Meanwhile, Emmanuel Grégoire's attempt (candidate for the mayor of Paris) for the Parc des Princes is currently far from successful.

Le Parisien –

L’Equipe –

The result is inevitably disappointing, the Parisians did not hide it after the match. However, it was not dramatic. It happens to be a bit off, to face a goalkeeper in top form (Unai Simon was named player of the match by UEFA). Especially during this part of the season without physical preparation and with several injuries. Notably in the offensive line.

The strengths are gradually returning, and it should not be overlooked that PSG dominated the match overall. They are 3rd in the Champions League, a very encouraging ranking before facing Sporting Portugal and Newcastle in over a month. Be careful, the points are tight and everything could change quickly. Paris will approach these last two days with an advantage over many teams.

At least, PSG has regained Désiré Doué (20-year-old midfielder/forward), an excellent thing for the future. There is also the rise of Warren Zaïre-Emery (19-year-old midfielder), who was very solid as a right-back. This confirms the option for Paris as a backup for Achraf Hakimi (27-year-old right-back).

Finally, Zabarnyi indeed played with Safonov this time, and there was no sign of a problem on the field. Enough to put an end to a "saga" that the media used to the fullest.

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