Paris slapped PSG in the face

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Seni Majoulou said their shock 1-0 defeat by Paris FC on Monday was a “slap in the face” after the defending French Cup champions were knocked out in the round of 32 by their capital rivals.

Four days after winning their fourth straight French Super Cup, PSG were humiliated at the Parc des Princes by Paris FC, who returned to the French top flight this season after a 46-year absence.

Adding insult to injury, it was one of their former players who hit the killer blow, Jonathan Ikone netting the winner in the 74th minute.

“We dominated the game but unfortunately we couldn’t convert our chances,” Mayulu told reporters. “We’re getting a slap in the face, but we’ll bounce back.

“It’s a loss, but now we’re moving on to something else. We want to regain first place in the league (Ligue 1).

“We will give everything in training as we usually do and we will try, we will do everything we can to win all the remaining matches.”

Ikone, who came through PSG’s youth system and made his senior debut with the club, joined Paris FC this season and the 27-year-old avoided celebrating his goal against his former club.

“No, no celebration, I can’t celebrate. They gave me everything. I’m very happy to score here, but I also respect the club that gave me everything,” Icone said.

“We are very happy because we approached the game well, defended well and scored the goal we needed to win. Now we look forward and I hope this will give us a boost for the league as well.”

Paris FC are 15th in Ligue 1 and just four points above the relegation zone, while PSG are second, one point behind surprise leaders Lens.

PSG coach Luis Enrique said the result was unfair after his side dominated the match.

“It’s a competition we love, we have to accept it and that’s the way it is,” he added. “If I have to miss games, I’d like it to be that way.”