2023-10-18 11:15:35
Ninety minutes or more to be among the 16 best teams in the Old Continent. This is the challenge for the Paris FC women who travel this Wednesday (6:45 p.m.) to Wolfsburg for the 2nd preliminary round qualifying return for the Champions League group stage. On Tuesday October 10, they conceded a draw at the Charléty stadium after a spectacular match (3-3).
“We are enthusiastic about playing the 2nd round, we feel a sense of emulation within the club. This first balanced meeting showed that we were not there by chance and that we could annoy them, says coach Sandrine Soubeyrand. The Germans have more experience than us. This return match will be decided on our ability to use the ball when we get it back. I was proud of what we proposed but also frustrated because on 2-3 recoveries we could have used the ball better to make them run. We know that this double confrontation will be played out on details. We must not allow ourselves to make so many individual errors at a high level. »
On Saturday, the Parisiennes were able to show seriousness to record a 4th success in as many matches against Guingamp (2-0) in D1 Arkema which allows them to stay in the lead with Olympique Lyonnais. This Monday, they trained for the last time at the Orly training center before flying off in full force for Germany on Tuesday afternoon. Only Russian defender Alsu Abdullina is doubtful due to muscle discomfort.
Like PFC, Wolfsburg won for the 4th time in 4 championship matches on Sunday against RB Leipzig (0-2). Striker Alexandra Popp, author of a double in the first leg, entered 30 minutes from time. “There will be no anti-Alexandra Popp plan,” announces Sandrine Soubeyrand. We must all improve collectively in order to hinder her. If we are not able to do it because she has a physique greater than ours in terms of size and power, we must reduce the center situations to hinder her as much as possible. »
To get the better of the finalists of the last Champions League, the PFC can count on its flamboyant attack and Julie Dufour in very good shape. The young international attacking midfielder (a cap against Portugal last month in the Nations League) scored a splendid free kick into the top corner this weekend against Guingamp after scoring a sumptuous goal with a volley in the first leg. against the Germans. “I can’t wait until Wednesday. It will be a very tough match physically in terms of impact, promises Julie Dufour. We have a great team. I’m sure we can do something very beautiful. We will have to give everything in this match. The mind will be essential, we must not give up. We are capable of playing a huge match and qualifying. »
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