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

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Athletic Club 0-0 Paris Saint Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Athletic Club and Paris Saint Germain played out a goalless draw, finishing 0-0 in a tightly contested match. The first half saw PSG dominating possession but struggling to break down Athletic’s solid defence, with yellow cards for Mikel Jauregizar and Warren Zaïre-Emery adding some tension early on. Athletic, coming off a mixed run including a recent loss to Borussia Dortmund and a win over Qarabağ, looked content to soak up pressure and hit on the counter, though neither side could find a breakthrough before the break.

The second half started with Álex Berenguer picking up a yellow for Athletic, and both teams made changes to try and force an opening, like PSG bringing on Ilya Zabarnyi at half-time and Athletic introducing Unai Gómez around the hour mark. PSG, who had been in strong form with wins over Tottenham and Bayer Leverkusen but a loss to Bayern, pushed hard but couldn’t convert their chances, while Athletic’s late substitutions including Asier Hierro and Andoni Gorosabel helped shore things up. In the end, it was a point each in a game that lacked goals but not effort, reflecting Athletic’s recent string of draws.

PSG bossed the ball with far more possession, holding onto it for most of the game, which showed their intent to control the tempo, but Athletic made the most of their limited time on the ball with plenty of successful dribbles that kept the visitors on their toes. Corners were fairly even, suggesting both sides created some set-piece threats, though neither could capitalise, and the yellow cards highlighted a feisty encounter with Athletic picking up a few more cautions as they defended resolutely.

Substitutions played a part too, with Athletic using all five slots to freshen things up, like Unai Gómez coming on for Gorka Guruzeta just after the hour, while PSG made three changes including Ilya Zabarnyi replacing Marquinhos at the break to tweak their approach. Overall, the stats paint a picture of PSG’s dominance not translating into goals, against an Athletic side that was efficient and gritty on the break.

The game stayed cagey from the off, with Mikel Jauregizar earning an early yellow card for Athletic around the half-hour, quickly followed by Warren Zaïre-Emery’s booking for PSG, setting a combative tone without any real fireworks. Álex Berenguer picked up another yellow for Athletic shortly after the restart, but the match’s rhythm shifted more through substitutions, like PSG swapping in Ilya Zabarnyi for Marquinhos at half-time to bolster their backline.

Athletic rang the changes in the second half, with Unai Gómez replacing Gorka Guruzeta just past the hour, and a triple switch around the 73rd minute seeing Asier Hierro come on for Oihan Sancet, Alejandro Rego for Mikel Jauregizar, and Andoni Gorosabel for Jesús Areso. PSG responded by bringing Désiré Doué on for Senny Mayulu and later Gonçalo Ramos for Bradley Barcola, but a late yellow for Unai Gómez in stoppage time summed up a frustrating, goal-shy affair for both sides.

Athletic Club lined up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, focusing on a compact midfield where players like Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta provided stability before Mikel Vesga came on late to replace him. Up front, Gorka Guruzeta led the line until Unai Gómez took over, while the attacking midfield featured Oihan Sancet, who was later swapped for Asier Hierro, allowing for some fluidity on the break. Defensively, partnerships held firm, with Unai Simón in goal making key contributions, and changes like Andoni Gorosabel replacing Jesús Areso helping maintain their resilience.

Paris Saint Germain set up in a 4-3-3 formation, emphasising width and midfield control with Warren Zaïre-Emery anchoring things despite his early yellow card. Bradley Barcola was a threat out wide until Gonçalo Ramos replaced him late on, while the defence saw Marquinhos start before Ilya Zabarnyi came on at half-time to steady the ship. Senny Mayulu featured in the attack before Désiré Doué took his place, creating some promising overlaps but ultimately not enough to unlock the opposition.

Coral’s Man of the Match goes to Unai Simón for his assured performance in Athletic Club’s goal, where he made four crucial saves to keep a clean sheet and ensure no goals were conceded. Without any clearances or punches needed, his calm handling under pressure stood out, especially against PSG’s possession dominance. It was a display that highlighted his reliability, helping Athletic secure a valuable point in a tough encounter.

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, adding to their recent run of results that includes back-to-back goalless draws and a heavy loss to Borussia Dortmund, leaving them sat in 28th place on five points and in need of some momentum. Their next fixture is against Celta de Vigo on 14 December 2025 at 15:15, a chance to pick up a win and start climbing the table, especially after showing defensive grit but struggling for goals lately. With points at a premium, this could be key in pulling away from the lower spots and building on their home win over Qarabağ.

Paris Saint Germain have just come away with a 0-0 draw against Athletic Club, a result that follows a high-scoring win over Tottenham but also a home loss to Bayern München, keeping them in third place on 13 points as they chase the top spots. They face Metz next on 13 December 2025 at 18:00, an opportunity to bounce back with their attacking flair, like in recent victories over Bayer Leverkusen and Barcelona, and maintain pressure on the leaders. A positive result here would help solidify their strong position and keep the momentum from their better performances.

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