PSG v Real Madrid: Paulo César pulls no punches after the defeat | OneFootball

This Thursday, the women’s teams of Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid faced off at the PSG Campus during the 2nd matchday of the 2025-2026 Women’s Champions League. After the 1-2 defeat (video highlights PSG/Real Madrid), coach Paulo César spoke to La Chaîne L’Equipe.

Paulo César: “Worried? No. But I am disappointed.”

Are you worried?

I am disappointed with the result at the end. Worried? No. But I am disappointed. I think in terms of solidarity and mentality, the players were good. Especially in the second half. We pushed a lot, we tried. We were missing the final pass today. Still, we managed to score.

In the first half, we conceded 2 goals due to a slight lack of concentration. But I remain positive, there are 2 matches, of course we didn’t want to start like this. But it happens, that’s the reality today. There are 4 Champions League matches left. First, we’ll face Strasbourg and then there’s the break to really reflect, keep working, and keep progressing.

I think the positive is the solidarity of the players, they stuck together from start to finish, they ran, they gave everything. I am convinced that we will rebuild this team in a more positive way. The players will respond and the outcome will be positive for us.

Paulo César: “I am sure they will deliver positive results very soon.”

A lack of efficiency?

That’s part of the game. Even though we work on it, it’s an area for improvement. That’s part of the game. I am sure the players, when they step onto the pitch, are not thinking about missing. I am with my players, I am sure they will deliver positive results very soon.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.