Michel Sanchez admits Girona's players were devastated by the Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

Girona suffered an agonizing defeat in their Champions League debut on Wednesday. The Catalans held firm against Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes until the 90th minute, but an error by Paulo Gazzaniga gave away the victory to the reigning champions of Ligue 1.

It was a cruel lock for Girona, who were excellent in the French capital. Ace for AS Diarycoach Michel Sanchez revealed that his players were devastated by the circumstances of the defeat.

“Now, the players are a little humped. I told them that we should be proud of the game we played and that it was hard for us. PSG put us under, Gazzaniga made good saves. We are going to do things very well “.

Michel also provided his general assessment of the match, which included admitting that his Gerona The side had some stage fright in the opening stages.

“At the beginning of the game we were very nervous, you can see. But as the first half progressed we found personality, commitment, attitude… And the second half, I think from the changes and also because of the fatigue, PSG pressed us more, we didn't know how to take the first two steps to get out and we were constantly defending a lot.

“Our first experience in the Champions League can be given as a step. We competed against a great team where the pressure can stiffen and the team gave a great level.”