Athletic Club 0-0 Paris Saint Germain: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Athletic Club and Paris Saint Germain played out a goalless draw, finishing 0-0 in a match where neither side could find a breakthrough. The first half saw Paris Saint Germain dominate possession, but Athletic Club held firm, with yellow cards for Mikel Jauregizar at 27 minutes and Warren Zaïre-Emery at 30 minutes setting a scrappy tone. Álex Berenguer picked up another booking for Athletic Club early in the second half at 48 minutes, as the home side looked to counter PSG’s control.

Paris Saint Germain made a halftime change with Ilya Zabarnyi replacing Marquinhos at 46 minutes, while Athletic Club brought on Unai Gómez for Gorka Guruzeta at 62 minutes to freshen things up. Further substitutions followed for Athletic Club at 73 minutes, with Asier Hierro replacing Oihan Sancet, Alejandro Rego coming on for Mikel Jauregizar, and Andoni Gorosabel for Jesús Areso, before Mikel Vesga replaced Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta at 78 minutes; PSG responded with Désiré Doué for Senny Mayulu at 62 minutes and Gonçalo Ramos for Bradley Barcola at 78 minutes. Coming off a run of mixed results including a recent 0-0 draw with Slavia Praha and a 3-1 win over Qarabağ for Athletic Club, and PSG’s 5-3 victory against Tottenham Hotspur following a 1-2 loss to FC Bayern München, both teams will see this stalemate as points gained rather than lost in a tight contest.

Paris Saint Germain controlled the ball for much of the game with 72% possession, forcing Athletic Club to rely on quick breaks and solid defending to stay in it. Athletic Club edged the corners 4-6 but showed more flair in successful dribbles with 50 compared to PSG’s 30, highlighting their threat on the counter despite less time on the ball. Disciplinary issues leaned towards Athletic Club with three yellow cards against PSG’s one, and while both sides used substitutions effectively—Athletic Club making five changes including Unai Gómez for Gorka Guruzeta at 62 minutes, and PSG three such as Ilya Zabarnyi for Marquinhos at 46 minutes—no assists or penalties were recorded, underscoring the lack of cutting edge in attack.

The match remained tense but goalless, with early yellow cards shaping the flow: Mikel Jauregizar booked at 27 minutes for Athletic Club, followed by Warren Zaïre-Emery at 30 minutes for PSG. Álex Berenguer’s caution at 48 minutes added to Athletic Club’s tally, and late in the game Unai Gómez received a yellow at 90+3 minutes. Substitutions provided potential turning points, like PSG’s halftime switch of Ilya Zabarnyi for Marquinhos at 46 minutes and Désiré Doué for Senny Mayulu at 62 minutes, while Athletic Club’s triple change at 73 minutes saw Asier Hierro replace Oihan Sancet, Alejandro Rego come on for Mikel Jauregizar, and Andoni Gorosabel for Jesús Areso, but neither side could convert these into goals.

Athletic Club set up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, focusing on a compact midfield where players like Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta and Mikel Jauregizar provided defensive cover before their substitutions. Oihan Sancet operated in an advanced role behind Gorka Guruzeta up front, with Álex Berenguer adding width, though the system prioritised resilience against PSG’s possession.

Paris Saint Germain lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, allowing Warren Zaïre-Emery to dictate play from midfield while Bradley Barcola and Senny Mayulu offered threats on the flanks before their replacements. Marquinhos anchored the defence until his halftime substitution for Ilya Zabarnyi, emphasising a balanced approach to build from the back.

Unai Simón earned Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match for Athletic Club with a composed performance in goal, making four crucial saves to keep a clean sheet and ensure no goals were conceded, though he recorded no clearances or punches in a game where his positioning proved key.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Paris Saint Germain (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Slavia Praha (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Newcastle United (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Qarabağ (H)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Borussia Dortmund (A)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Athletic Club (A)
• Win: 5-3 vs Tottenham Hotspur (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs FC Bayern München (H)
• Win: 7-2 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs FC Barcelona (A)

Athletic Club have just drawn 0-0 at home to Paris Saint Germain, leaving them in 28th place on five points after a patchy run that includes a 0-2 loss to Newcastle United and a 1-4 defeat to Borussia Dortmund. They face Celta de Vigo next on 14 December 2025 at 15:15, a match that offers a chance to build momentum and climb away from the lower reaches of the table.

Paris Saint Germain have just drawn 0-0 away to Athletic Club, keeping them in third place on 13 points following strong showings like their 7-2 win over Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 2-1 victory against FC Barcelona. Their next fixture is against Metz on 13 December 2025 at 18:00, where they’ll aim to secure three points to maintain pressure at the top end of the standings.

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