PSG Faces First Setback of the Season with Draw Against Reims

After a stellar start to the season with five consecutive wins, PSG faced their first setback on Saturday night, settling for a 1-1 draw against a resilient Reims team at the Auguste Delaune Stadium. Despite tactical adjustments from coach Luis Enrique, the Spanish manager acknowledged the challenges his side encountered during the match.

PSG’s Winning Streak Halted

The PSG was unable to extend their winning streak to six matches. Following an impressive start to the season, the Parisians hit a stumbling block. During their away game against Stade de Reims, they quickly found themselves trailing. Struggling to create opportunities in the first half, the Rouge et Bleu salvaged a point thanks to Ousmane Dembélé, who expertly converted a beautiful cross from João Neves.

“We Knew It Would Be Difficult”

In the post-match press conference, Luis Enrique spoke candidly about the challenges his team faced. He stated, “We knew from the outset that it would be very difficult. They were physically strong and played well with the ball. The match started with a bit of good fortune for them. There isn’t much else to say. We must continue and move forward.”

“We Lacked Patience”

When asked about his tactical changes during the game, the PSG coach admitted that navigating the match had been a tactical struggle. He explained, “We are changing positions constantly. When you play against a good team like Reims, they have eleven players behind the ball close to their penalty area, which makes it very challenging. We need to be mindful of that. At times in the first half, we lacked the patience to find the spaces. However, we fought until the end and managed to secure a point. We will continue on our journey.”