Matvey Safonov, the 26-year-old Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper, spoke to Canal+ after the 1-1 draw against Newcastle on Wednesday at the Parc des Princes in Matchday 8 of the 2025-2026 Champions League. He discussed the team’s mindset going into the playoffs and his starting position.
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Safonov: “You can’t win all the time.”
What was the atmosphere like in the locker room?
It’s true that our objective was to win. We wanted to be in the top eight, but that’s football, and you can’t win all the time.
Safonov: “Everyone is working hard, everyone has opportunities.”
Did the coach explain his decision to start you?
No, I don’t think it’s important to explain that to me. We have great confidence in our team. Everyone works hard, everyone has opportunities, and that’s something specific to our team.
