In a friendly match, Real Madrid secured a 1-0 victory over PSG, with Karim Benzema scoring the decisive goal in the 23rd minute. Laurent Blanc, the PSG coach, commented on the match, acknowledging that Real Madrid was slightly better technically, especially in the first half. He highlighted the physical effort from both teams and mentioned that some players need these matches to regain fitness. Blanc emphasized the ongoing process of players understanding the desired style of play with two forwards and urged patience as the team continues to recover players.
Blanc also addressed the return of Edinson Cavani, stating that he would join the team on Monday. He praised Cavani’s dedication and motivation, noting that the player has no issues with being overweight. However, Blanc expressed the need to consider the physical toll of long journeys, particularly mentioning the upcoming trip to Gabon.
Carlo Ancelotti, the former PSG coach and current Real Madrid coach, had earlier commented on the match, highlighting the historical difference between the two clubs. Ancelotti mentioned that PSG is a young club making efforts to become big, while Real Madrid has built its history over many years.
