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

Dive into Bwin’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 match where clear chances were scarce. The first half saw PSG dominate possession but struggle to break down Athletic’s resolute defence, with yellow cards for Mikel Jauregizar at 27 minutes and Warren Zaïre-Emery at 30 minutes setting a cautious tone. Athletic, coming off a mixed run including a recent 3-1 win over Qarabağ but losses to Newcastle and Borussia Dortmund, focused on counter-attacks yet failed to convert their dribbling success into goals.

The second half began with Álex Berenguer’s yellow card at 48 minutes, and PSG made an early change with Ilya Zabarnyi replacing Marquinhos at 46 minutes to shore up their backline. Athletic introduced Unai Gómez for Gorka Guruzeta at 62 minutes, followed by a triple substitution at 73 minutes where Asier Hierro came on for Oihan Sancet, Alejandro Rego 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, but neither side could find a breakthrough, aligning with Athletic’s recent draws and PSG’s up-and-down form featuring a 5-3 win over Tottenham but a loss to Bayern München.

Paris Saint Germain controlled the ball for much of the game with 72% possession, allowing them to dictate the tempo, though Athletic Club made the most of their limited time on the ball by completing far more successful dribbles at 50 compared to PSG’s 30, highlighting their threat on the break. Corners were closely contested with Athletic earning 4 and PSG 6, but neither team capitalised effectively, while Athletic picked up three yellow cards against PSG’s one, pointing to a more physical approach from the home side that disrupted the visitors’ rhythm without leading to reds.

Athletic used all five substitutions to refresh their lineup, with changes like Unai Gómez coming on for Gorka Guruzeta at 62 minutes and a batch at 73 minutes where Asier Hierro replaced Oihan Sancet, Alejandro Rego came in for Mikel Jauregizar, and Andoni Gorosabel took over from Jesús Areso, followed by Mikel Vesga for Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta at 78 minutes. PSG made three changes, starting with Ilya Zabarnyi replacing Marquinhos at 46 minutes, then Désiré Doué for Senny Mayulu at 62 minutes, and Gonçalo Ramos for Bradley Barcola at 78 minutes, which helped maintain their dominance but couldn’t unlock the scoreline, with no penalties, assists, or injury-time goals recorded.

The match’s early tension was marked by yellow cards, with Mikel Jauregizar booked at 27 minutes for Athletic Club and Warren Zaïre-Emery at 30 minutes for Paris Saint Germain, reflecting a scrappy opening period where neither side gained clear momentum. Álex Berenguer’s yellow card at 48 minutes added to Athletic’s disciplinary count, and a late caution for Unai Gómez at 90+3 minutes underlined their defensive efforts in a game without goals or red cards.

Substitutions played a key role in attempts to shift the balance, as PSG brought on Ilya Zabarnyi for Marquinhos at half-time, followed by Désiré Doué replacing Senny Mayulu at 62 minutes and Gonçalo Ramos coming in for Bradley Barcola at 78 minutes. Athletic responded with Unai Gómez replacing Gorka Guruzeta at 62 minutes, then a triple change at 73 minutes where Asier Hierro came on for Oihan Sancet, Alejandro Rego for Mikel Jauregizar, and Andoni Gorosabel for Jesús Areso, before Mikel Vesga took over from Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta at 78 minutes, but these adjustments failed to produce a decisive moment in the goalless affair.

Athletic Club lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, relying on a solid defensive structure that featured players like Mikel Jauregizar in midfield before his substitution, with Álex Berenguer providing width and Unai Gómez adding energy after coming on as a substitute. Key partnerships included the central midfield duo of Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta and others, which helped contain PSG’s attacks, while Oihan Sancet offered creativity until his replacement.

Paris Saint Germain deployed a 4-3-3 shape, emphasising attacking width through players like Bradley Barcola before his substitution, with Warren Zaïre-Emery anchoring the midfield and contributing to their possession dominance. Standout roles saw Marquinhos in defence until his half-time exit, allowing for fluid partnerships that pushed forward but couldn’t penetrate Athletic’s backline.

Unai Simón earned Bwin’s Man of the Match award for Athletic Club with a composed performance in goal, making 4 crucial saves to keep a clean sheet and conceding zero goals, though he recorded no clearances or punches. His efforts were pivotal in frustrating PSG’s dominance, ensuring the draw through reliable handling under pressure.

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 played Paris Saint Germain with a final score of Athletic Club 0-0 Paris Saint Germain, leaving them in 28th place on 5 points after a run of recent draws including 0-0 results against Slavia Praha and now PSG, alongside a win over Qarabağ but losses to Newcastle and Borussia Dortmund. Their next match is against Celta de Vigo on 2025-12-14 at 15:15, where they will aim to build on this defensive solidity to climb the table and secure more points in what could be a chance to pull away from the lower positions.

Paris Saint Germain have just played Athletic Club with a final score of Athletic Club 0-0 Paris Saint Germain, keeping them in 3rd place on 13 points following a strong recent form with wins over Tottenham, Bayer Leverkusen, and Barcelona, despite a loss to Bayern München. Their next match is against Metz on 2025-12-13 at 18:00, offering an opportunity to regain momentum and solidify their position near the top with another positive result.

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