On Wednesday, as part of Matchday 8 of the 2025-2026 Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain faced Newcastle at the Parc des Princes. Dan Burn, the 33-year-old defender for the English team, stopped in the mixed zone after the 1-1 draw.
Burn: “The best team in the world”
A good result?
Yes, I think so. To come and play against PSG, the reigning champions and, in my opinion, the best team in the world, and to get a draw, that makes us happy. I think in the last 15 to 20 minutes, we had some very good chances and we maybe could have won. But the draw is probably a fair result.
Burn: “I thought it was quite harsh.”
Another 1-1 at the Parc, have you found the key?
(laughs) I’m not too sure about that. But I’m very happy. I think PSG started the match very well and got the penalty, which in my opinion wasn’t a penalty. I know the rules are different in Europe, but I thought it was quite harsh. We started the match well, but we grew as the game went on. Coming here and getting a draw shows the work we’ve done as a team in recent years.
Did knowing you’d at least qualified for the playoffs allow you to play with more freedom?
Yes, a little. We didn’t talk about it, but we knew we’d advance anyway. It’s the first time we’ve even considered the league stage, and we’re very proud of this achievement.
The hope of winning the match in the end?
Yes, especially in the last 20 minutes. We relied heavily on set pieces, which allowed us to score. Then, we knew that with Barnes, Gordon, and Wissa, we could play a bit higher up the pitch while PSG tired out. It’s disappointing not to have been able to seize these opportunities.
