Habib Beye : « This match is indicative of the very high standard. »

Post-match feeling
“We started the match very well — in terms of our game plan, our intention to play, to take the game to them. We lacked aggressiveness on their first transition, where we had the opportunity to score first, and they managed to break through even though we could have won that ball. What’s frustrating is that we played, we pressed, but we were still confronted with their exceptional quality.”

Only 5 fouls
“In those situations, especially when pressing, you have to be able to commit fouls. We showed a bit of naivety and we were punished. Defensively, we were too soft, and we also lacked cunning. If I could replay this match, I wouldn’t want us to sit deep and stop pressing.”

A heavy scoreline
“It’s a match that will stay with us — nothing happens by accident, and this is a deserved defeat with five goals conceded. Jérémy’s first yellow card is harsh; it’s unfortunate for him because he’s an important player, and it hurts us. With ten men it was difficult to contain this team, who brought on players capable of making big differences. The score is heavy tonight.”

A learning experience
“This match is a lesson in what the very highest level looks like, against a team that is European champion. When I watch this PSG play, I understand why they are so strong.”