For the 7th matchday of Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain traveled to face RC Strasbourg, securing a 1-3 victory (video highlights here). Following the match, 24-year-old PSG defender Ilya Zabarnyi spoke to PSG TV about the win.
Zabarnyi: “I’m happy to have scored and contributed to the team.”
“We knew full well that it would be difficult, and we had prepared for that. We showed our mentality once again. We conceded a goal, but we didn’t stop playing. We created chances and continued to develop our style of play—that’s what matters most.
We never gave up. My goal? It’s fantastic! I’m happy to have scored and contributed to the team. It’s obviously a great moment for me, and I hope it continues.”
PSG fought until the very end to secure the win. Coming just two days after their Champions League match against Manchester City (2-4), a challenging encounter for the capital club was to be expected. In the first half, with a significantly rotated squad, Luis Enrique’s men struggled to impose their game.
In the second half, the introduction of players such as Vitinha, Ousmane Dembélé, and Désiré Doué completely shifted the dynamic of the match. The Parisians managed to equalize before pulling away in the final stages. It was a reassuring performance that also highlights the team’s growing momentum. The next major test will take place next Tuesday against FC Barcelona, who are currently undefeated this season.
