On Tuesday evening, the Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich women’s teams faced off at the Parc des Princes for the fourth matchday of the 2026-2027 Champions League. Following PSG’s 1-2 defeat, Parisian head coach Paulo César spoke to PSG TV.
Paulo César: “We deserved a draw.”
“We faced a top-tier side. Our first half didn’t meet our expectations, but we managed to respond after the break with greater aggression and better defensive organization. We scored and created several chances. Based on our second-half performance, we deserved a draw.”
Paulo César: “More concentration and better individual performances.”
“What stands out to me most is the players’ mindset and their reaction. They demonstrated what this team is capable of. Now, we need to find more consistency and perform well throughout the entire match—which requires greater concentration and better individual displays.
As for the Parc des Princes? It’s always something special. I want to thank our supporters, who cheered the team on from start to finish. It’s incredible to play in such an atmosphere, and I’m proud that we can count on them.”
Naturally, there is no shame in losing to Bayern Munich—a very strong side—but it is not a result one can be satisfied with. PSG has ambitions, including qualifying for the next stage of the competition. That remains entirely possible, though this defeat adds extra pressure ahead of the upcoming matches against Chelsea and Juventus.
The team must now use this compelling encounter to build on the positives and address the shortcomings. The Parisian side, with a relatively young squad, needs to improve its focus to avoid certain errors and become more clinical when opportunities arise.
Hopefully, this match against Bayern will spur the players to redouble their efforts, now that they have seen the gap that still exists if they hope to go far. The support from the fans will always be there—which is a real asset—but against opponents of this caliber, that alone is not enough to make the difference.
