Paris Saint-Germain defeated Auxerre 1-0 this Friday at the Stade Abbé-Deschamps in Matchday 19 of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season. After the match, PSG defender Ilya Zabarnyi (23 years old) spoke in the mixed zone.
Zabarnyi: “We never stop.”
You never gave up?
Yes, that’s our game. We never stop. It’s great, we keep pushing. It was only a matter of time before they scored.
While PSG’s recent struggles have been a focus of attention, and understandably so given their costly performance, it’s good to see Zabarnyi remind everyone that there are also many positive aspects to his team. This includes their style of play, even if some struggle to separate the performance from the result. But it also includes their collective conviction.
Even in difficult situations, with potential pressure or frustration, the Parisians maintain their confidence in their playing philosophy. This is crucial for staying on track, and quite impressive considering how easily teams can lose their way when faced with adversity. It’s also this strength that allows PSG to turn things around.
