Initially 6th in the Champions League phase standings, Paris Saint-Germain finished in 11th place after a draw against Newcastle (1-1) this Wednesday evening, on the last day. The capital club will therefore compete in the play-offs, against 21st, AS Monaco, or 22nd, FC Qarabag.
Before knowing the next opponent in Europe’s premier competition,
the Parisian captain Marquinhos wanted to breathe a breath of confidence into his locker room. Same story with his trainer, Luis Enrique.
PSG still favorite
At a press conference, the Spanish technician commented on the latest result obtained by his men, which does not seem to have affected his confidence. According to him, despite this misstep, PSG remains the favorite of the competition.
“We would have deserved to win, without much difference but a little more. We face very different teams in Ligue 1. I have nothing to reproach my players even if some did not have their usual performance. I don’t see anyone who is more favorite than us in the competition. (…) We can be better, obtain better results. But we are here, we are ready”said the Asturian.
