Yaya Toure Praises PSG as a 'Complete Machine' After 6-1 Champions League Defeat

Yaya Toure Amazed by PSG's Performance in Champions League

Slovan Bratislava manager Yaya Toure expressed admiration for Paris Saint-Germain after his team’s 6-1 loss at the Parc des Princes in their opening Champions League match. The former Ivory Coast international called the reigning European champions a "machine" and revealed his desire to emulate their style.

Tactical Masterclass Leaves Toure in Awe

Toure highlighted PSG's dominance and organization, noting their ability to operate seamlessly across defense, midfield, and attack. Despite the heavy defeat, he insisted his players gave their all against a squad featuring ten Ballon d'Or nominees.

This game was also historic for Toure, who became the first African manager to lead a team in a Champions League group stage match.

PSG’s Complete Team Effort Praised

In his post-match comments, Toure showered praise on PSG's head coach Luis Enrique and the team’s collective strength. He said:

"I'd like to copy everything about this PSG. They’re a machine—defense, midfield, attack, they’re complete. You can’t press them. They know each other well; it’s not easy, they hurt you."

Dembele’s Impact Described as a Nightmare

Toure was asked repeatedly about Ousmane Dembele, who scored twice and assisted two goals, making life difficult for Slovan Bratislava. The coach joked about Dembele’s timing, saying he peaked at the worst moment for his team.

"Dembele? He’s my disappointment tonight," Toure joked. "I saw his last two or three matches, and he wasn’t in form, but tonight he really hurt us. He’s a fantastic player."

Historic Night and Future Focus

Despite the harsh result, Toure reflected on the significance of leading an African team on Europe's biggest stage. He praised the hard work needed to reach this level and predicted PSG will remain strong contenders for the trophy.

Slovan Bratislava will now focus on their upcoming league fixtures, hoping to apply lessons learned from facing one of Europe’s best squads.

"Paris is one of the best teams we will face," Toure said. "They respected us and played their hearts out."

• Competition: Champions League
• Date: 10 September 2026
• Venue: Parc des Princes
• Score: PSG 6 – 1 Slovan Bratislava
• Significance: Toure’s debut as first African manager in Champions League group stage

• Next Slovan Bratislava fixture: 13 September 2026 vs Zilina at 19:00