Despite her determination and efforts on the pitch, Irene Paredes was unable to stop her team from suffering a heavy defeat last April against Olympique Lyonnais.
After Paris Saint-Germain’s crushing 5–0 loss to OL, the Spanish international and PSG central defender took time to reflect on what went wrong. Facing one of the most dominant teams in European women’s football, PSG struggled to contain Lyon’s attacking power, and the match quickly turned into a difficult evening for the Parisian back line.
Speaking after the encounter, Paredes analyzed the performance with honesty and lucidity. She acknowledged the superiority of the Lyon side on the day and pointed out the areas where PSG fell short, particularly in defensive organization, intensity, and efficiency in key moments. For the experienced defender, the scoreline was painful, but it also served as an important lesson for the future.
Rather than hiding her disappointment, Paredes emphasized the importance of learning from such defeats. She underlined that matches of this level highlight the small details that separate good teams from the very best. According to her, PSG must use this setback as motivation to work harder, correct their mistakes, and raise their standards if they want to compete with Europe’s elite.
Calm and composed in her analysis, Irene Paredes also spoke about the mental aspect of such a loss. She stressed the need for unity within the group, insisting that difficult moments are part of the journey of a top-level team. For her, the key lies in responding positively, maintaining confidence, and continuing to believe in the collective project despite the disappointment.
You can follow Irene Paredes’ full reaction and detailed thoughts on the match in her interview with Cœurs de Foot.
