Sporting Portugal v PSG: Riolo slams the man to blame for the defeat

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·21 January 2026

Sporting Portugal v PSG: Riolo slams the man to blame for the defeat

This Tuesday, as part of the 7th day of the 2025-2026 Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain faced Sporting Portugal at the José Alvalade Stadium. Daniel Riolo, a sports journalist, was on the microphone for RMC Sport after the Parisian defeat 2-1 (video summary Sporting Portugal/PSG). He emphasized the responsibility of goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier (24 years old) in the poor result.

Riolo "nothing says that PSG won't go and score a goal and snatch victory..."

"He was on his knees, he was a victim of the shot. When you have an isolated action like that, when the match isn't turning in your favor but you've still dominated it, you're at 1-1 and nothing says that PSG won't go and score a goal and snatch the victory which would have been logical.

Riolo "you make such a pathetic save..."

When you have a shot straight down the middle, you fall to your knees like that and you make such a pathetic save, unfortunately, the defeat is on you. It's just the reality: tonight, unfortunately, the defeat is on him."

It's hard to defend Chevalier in this match, he wasn't decisive at a moment when PSG needed him. On the first goal, the situation is very difficult. But that's also where a save is necessary. On the second, his position is strange and the ball is poorly deflected. He wasn't very good, that's a fact.

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However, saying that "the defeat is on him" is particularly, even very unfair. Just on the second goal, we can also point out that the defense is too easily penetrated, that the first shooter is too alone, and that there isn't enough reaction after this shot. Also, and perhaps most importantly, the entire offensive sector needs to be much more effective.

By being more accurate in the first half, both in choices and actions, PSG could lead by several goals at halftime and have no doubts afterward. This is not an excuse for Chevalier, who was not particularly effective. Nevertheless, he is not alone. This scapegoating is exhausting and harmful. Not to mention, sadly, that it is not a good "analysis" either. This is where we expect Riolo and his colleagues to step up.

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