Paris Saint-Germain and AS Monaco faced off this Friday at the Parc des Princes for Matchday 25 of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season. The match ended in a 3-1 defeat for PSG. After the game, Monaco coach Sébastien Pocognoli spoke to beIN SPORTS.
Pocognoli: “Putting on a performance like that at the Parc is remarkable.”
Proud of the work done?
Yes, the players put on a fantastic performance. We gave it our all. We’re tired, we want to rest (smiles). They played with a great attitude. We were one with the fans. Putting on a performance like that at the Parc is remarkable.
Did the plan work well?
Yes, unfortunately we lost two players to injury. We’ll have to be creative. The style of play demands a high level of physical effort, but it’s necessary for performances like these.
Champions League qualification?
We had a losing streak in November and December, now we have to make up for it. The match against Brest will be crucial if we hope for great things.
Pocognoli: “The credit also goes to the staff who had the audacity to make us believe it was possible.”
A defining match tonight?
Yes, every victory brings a lot of satisfaction. We finished with 11 men tonight, and we also have regrets thinking about the other matches. The group is in good spirits. We’ve had our share of tough times. The players are happy, but also quite calm. We suffered. We have two days to recover, and then we’re back at it.
You won the match tactically; is that a turning point for the players to follow you?
The credit goes to the players. The credit also goes to the staff who had the audacity to make us believe it was possible. Our style of play, we implemented it gradually, and the players appreciate it with three at the back.
Pocognoli: “It’s a collective unit that presses forward.”
A rare ability to disrupt PSG’s passing lanes?
That’s kind of you, compliments are always appreciated. The passing lanes are a collective unit that presses forward. There’s also the remarkable work of the players in positioning themselves well to intercept passes. That’s thanks to the players. The plan was slightly disrupted by injuries, so we had to adapt the substitutions. But the players who came on did well.
