Paris FC/PSG – Paulo César doesn't mince his words after exit | OneFootball

This Saturday, the women’s teams of Paris Saint-Germain and Paris FC faced off at Stade Jean Bouin in the semifinal of the 2025-2026 Première Ligue Arkéma playoff. After the 1-0 defeat (PSG/Paris FC video highlights), coach Paulo César spoke in the mixed zone.

Paulo César: “It’s not unfair, because we must not take anything away from the opponent’s merit, but we controlled the match.”

What’s your feeling after this defeat?

Disappointed. Disappointed, like all the players. The match, 1-0 for PFC, is not unfair, because we must not take anything away from the opponent’s merit, but we controlled the match. We had a lot of possession. Unfortunately, the two goals scored were disallowed by VAR and we had chances without being clinical enough to score. That’s part of the game, we will keep moving forward.

Paulo César: “Next season, we must no longer talk about rebuilding, but about confirmation.”

What was missing? Do you need to strengthen the squad to avoid elimination next year?

You all know that this was a rebuilding team. We knew there was a lack of experience, a mix of senior players and youngsters. We built something solid, something positive. I agree, next season, we must no longer talk about rebuilding but about confirmation.

We need to add experience, and quality too. But we worked on solid foundations, with the players’ mindset and commitment. There were results and substance in our performances. We have to keep working well. After that, avoiding elimination does not exist. You have to work to win, and then there is an opponent in front of us who has qualities. One mistake can also cost you.

What did you say to the players after the match?

There are no words to say. I’m disappointed, like them. This is not the time to talk. But I lost, like the players, and I am very proud of the players this season. This group delivered on the pitch, especially in the second half of the season. I’m proud of what we put forward.

Paulo César: “What was missing was scoring the goal”

Does this defeat call your future into question?

No.

What was missing tonight?

What was missing was scoring the goal, we had chances. Then they were more clinical, scoring 1 goal from 2 chances. For us, there were the VAR disallowances. It came down to details.

Mary Earps didn’t play?

It was a technical choice, like for all the players who didn’t play, and that is my responsibility.

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