PSG v Newcastle: Pope jubilant after one of football’s toughest tests | OneFootball

Nick Pope, the 33-year-old goalkeeper for Paris Saint-Germain, stopped to speak to the media after the 1-1 draw against Newcastle (video highlights PSG/Newcastle) this Wednesday at the Parc des Princes as part of the 8th matchday of the 2025-2026 Champions League.

Pope: “We couldn’t win, but it was a great performance.”

Another great performance at the Parc, is it a source of pride?

Of course, we came here a few years ago and we know this is a very high-level team. Just look at their Champions League run last year and the Club World Cup. It’s a renowned team worldwide. It’s one of the biggest challenges in football.

Is this a better draw this time?

Yes, possibly. Even though we would have liked to win. But we played very well, we created chances. We couldn’t win, but it was a great performance.

Another penalty saved here?

Yes, that’s true (smiles). I’m very happy to have saved it, it felt good even though we conceded a goal afterwards. We were solid after that. It’s not bad to save a Ballon d’Or winner’s penalty (laughs).

Pope: “It’s still a step in the right direction.”

A real joy for Newcastle to show resilience?

Yes, it’s a very good sign. We wanted an even better result, but it’s still a step in the right direction.

Newcastle qualifying for the first time with a great run?

It’s a great performance, we’re very excited, we’re learning lessons along the way and we’ll see how far we can go.

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