This Friday, as part of Matchday 25 of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season, Paris Saint-Germain faced AS Monaco at the Parc des Princes. Denis Zakaria, the 29-year-old Monaco midfielder, spoke to Ligue1+ after Monaco’s 3-1 victory.
Zakaria: “We got a bit of revenge.”
Beating PSG both home and away, that’s crazy, right?
It’s pretty crazy. We knew we were capable of it. We missed out in the Champions League, but we got a bit of revenge and we’re very happy.
Are you thriving in defense?
Honestly, I’m getting older (laughs). I’m adapting, the team needed it, and I’m doing my job. If it works, we’ll keep going like this!
What was the turning point that made you believe?
It was important to finish the match with 11 men; we knew we’d have that to create danger. We played a great match, and everyone is happy.
Zakaria: “That’s how you can beat PSG.”
What’s the secret?
No, we’re not going to say that. Anyone can beat anyone. Tonight, we were on fire. That’s how you can beat PSG.
Three points off fourth place? Has Pocognoli made his mark?
We had a very difficult start to the season; we weren’t at our best. We’re coming back strong. We’re happy with the result and the performance. It’s the kind of performance we need to bu
