This is THE match not to be missed.
The one who can tip Paris FC to the first two places in Group D, synonymous with qualification for the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League.
After a failed start with two defeats, the Parisians completely revived thanks to a double success against Real Madrid at the Charléty stadium (2-1) then in Spain (0-1).
Now 3rd, they are two lengths behind Chelsea and one behind BK Häcken, the Madrilenians being eliminated.
The clash this Wednesday (6:45 p.m.) against the Swedes of Häcken is therefore crucial on the occasion of this penultimate day of the group phase.
In the event of defeat, Sandrine Soubeyrand's players will be eliminated from the competition.
A victory, however, would propel them into a very favorable situation.
With a draw, they would find themselves in an unfavorable draw, because they would not be masters of their destiny when they host Chelsea next Tuesday for the 6th and final day.
“If we had been told at the time of the draw…”
“The idea is to be able to hope for as long as possible,” said Sandrine Soubeyrand at a press conference.
If we had been told at the time of the draw that we could still qualify before the last two days... A draw would still give us hope until next Tuesday.
It's a semi-final, we will do everything to win.
It will undoubtedly be a closed match with a lot at stake.
We have ambitions.
We want to continue dreaming.
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Captain Gaëtane Thiney will be one of the assets of the Parisian club.
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During the first leg on November 15, the Parisiennes, beaten 2-1 at the Charléty stadium, were sorely lacking in efficiency in both areas.
“This first match was not successful,” admits the technician.
We hope to have learned from mistakes and be more incisive offensively.
» “We have progressed on confidence and the mental aspect,” says captain Gaëtane Thiney.
The fact of having lost this first match allowed us to prepare differently from the others and have a different approach.
Häcken plays his qualification tomorrow (Wednesday), it will be a very difficult match.
We are very happy to be here.
We like the challenge that awaits us.
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Due to part of the frozen and impassable pitch at the Charléty stadium, the Parisiennes were unable to face the Havraises last Friday for the 13th day of D1 Arkéma.
Tomorrow, they will present themselves in full in Sweden.
Opposite, their opponent has not yet resumed the season (the Swedish championship started on April 13).
“We have had an incredible campaign in the Champions League since August (with qualifications in the preliminary rounds against Arsenal and Wolfsburg) and we want it to continue.
We still hope to experience great emotions but we will have to be mentally ready and 250% committed against a very strong team.
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