Paris Saint-Germain continues to maintain its undefeated streak in Spain, a decade without losing in the capital of Spanish football. Next Tuesday, Villarreal will have the opportunity to break this record by hosting the Frenchman at the LaCerámica Stadium for a duel in the group stage of the Champions League. The match promises to be a real challenge, as PSG has been unbeatable in all its visits to LaLiga since its last defeat in 2015.
The last match that PSG lost on Spanish territory took place at the Bernabéu, when Real Madrid beat the Frenchman 1-0 in the first phase of the 2015-16 season. Since then, the team led by Luis Enrique has recorded four wins and one draw in its matches in Spain, all in the top European competition. Most of their success has been concentrated against Barcelona, with whom PSG has won three times: 1-4 in the round of 16 in 2020-21, 1-2 in the quarterfinals in 2023-24 and another 1-2 in the group stage of the same season. In addition, PSG beat Real Sociedad 1-2 in the 2023-24 round of 16 and drew 0-0 with Athletic Club in the group stage last season.
In their eleven previous visits to the country, PSG's record was six losses, four wins and one draw. Their first foray into Spain dates back to 1993, when they participated in the old UEFA Cup and lost 3‑1 to Real Madrid. Since then, the French club has established a reputation for dominance in international matches on Spanish soil, making the upcoming meeting with Villarreal of great interest to fans and analysts alike.
Villarreal, for its part, is preparing for a test by fire, as the club has proven to be a formidable rival in the Champions League. The Spanish team, which has shown a solid performance in the competition, hopes to take advantage of the opportunity to break PSG's unbeaten streak in Spain and make a statement in the group stage. The result of this match could influence the final group classification and the perception of both teams in the direct elimination phase.
With the match scheduled for Tuesday, fans will be able to see if Villarreal achieves its goal of breaking PSG's invincibility in Spain. The result of this match will not only have implications for the group stage table, but could also affect the morale and confidence of both teams in the rest of the competition. The next match will be a turning point that will mark the trajectory of both clubs in the current Champions League season.