This Saturday at 9:05 PM (CET), Paris Saint-Germain (2nd) faces Rennes (5th) at the Parc des Princes for Matchday 15 of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season. In a press conference, Rennes midfielder Valentin Rongier (30 years old) discussed his team’s confidence, their desire to achieve something, and the keys to success.
Rongier: “We need to stand up to this team, which is one of the best in Europe.”
A confident arrival at the Parc des Princes
“It’s true that we feel good with this winning streak; our confidence is at its peak. We’re going to the Parc with high ambitions, determined to stand up to this team, which is one of the best in Europe. We’re also going to show a lot of humility and focus to hopefully get a result.”
What’s the best way to trouble PSG?
Many teams are looking for it. We know PSG starves their opponents of possession. Parking the bus can be a tactic, other teams also try to play, but it’s not easy chasing the ball. We’ll try to play to our strengths and impose our rhythm on them.
Rongier: “We play football for these kinds of matches; it’s an exciting challenge.”
The Parisians surely looking for revenge after the defeat in Monaco
That’s their problem, not ours. Whatever the outcome of the match against Monaco, we would have been there with the same intentions. It will be a difficult match, but the previous result doesn’t matter to us.
A top-level Parisian midfield
We know he’s an extremely effective midfielder, perhaps the best in Europe. It’s a very good challenge for the whole team in general because there’s quality in every position. We play football for these kinds of matches; it’s an exciting challenge. “We’re going to try and look them in the eye,” a statement relayed by the official Rennes website.
The Rennes player is clear: there’s no question of going to the Parc des Princes simply to admire the opposing team, absorb pressure, and allow them to get back into the game. There’s a real desire to play and take points. That’s understandable, and even encouraging. There’s no point in being afraid.
The best way to finish the match without regrets, and possibly even take at least a point, is to give everything with conviction. Rennes also has the confidence gained from a good run of four victories. This also gives them some breathing room. A bad result wouldn’t be a disaster for the standings. There’s no need to worry, just enjoy it.
While knowing, of course, that a match against PSG is never easy. The Parisians will also be eager to react and not languish in second place. Rongier doesn’t want to worry about it, but there is There is a real risk of facing a particularly determined team. The key is to maintain maximum vigilance and solidarity in order to best meet the challenge.
