At the Parc des Princes,

We would almost jump.

The sound of drums, firecrackers, big guys shouting at the top of their lungs for two hours.

The beautiful tifos, the Greek dances, the smoke bombs and their coat of fog.

The Parc des Princes as we have not experienced it since the snub of the men's team in the Champions League.

It should be noted right away that the elimination in the semi-final of the Parisian women against OL was better experienced: the players were even entitled to a moment of communion with the Ultras of the Auteuil bend at the final whistle, where he was mainly a question of thanking the unfortunate protagonists of the evening.

“They are always behind us, and we wanted to show a beautiful face for all these people who push us, reacted Grace Geyoro, midfielder and captain of PSG.

We wanted to return the favor and I hope they will still leave with beautiful memories.

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What is certain is that all these beautiful people left with a record, that of the largest national attendance for a women's club football match (43,254 spectators).

A score which is due as much to the quality of the poster, as to the progress of women's football in France and the lower cost of places.

A colleague who went to see the match with his family confided in us, quite proud, to have obtained three places for a pittance.

Big deal !

Selma Bacha enjoyed the show

The previous mark for a club match in France was held by OL, already during a shock against PSG, in November 2019 with 30,661 spectators, in the league.

It may be a detail for the spectators present at the Park, but for the players it means a lot, including Lyonnaises like Selma Bacha.

What a joy to be able to chamber a whole stadium that insults you with the worst sexist insults at the final whistle, in the central circle.

“I love my club, it's always a big rivalry against Paris, but it wasn't to snooze.

I was just happy, clarified the player at a press conference.

The supporters were tops even if their songs were abused, me as a player it strengthens me, I like it.

Women's football is progressing and I am very proud of it as a player.

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Camp Nou crowds still out of reach

There is probably also a little relief and satisfaction for the Lyonnaises in having managed to survive this atmosphere of the great European evenings as the Parc des Princes knows how to offer for boys.

Few teams get away with it when this crowd starts to push like it did in the second half.

The Lyonnaises did it, even if they owe it a lot to their goalkeeper.

Not even afraid.

The next step ?

Rubbing shoulders with the absolute record in women's football, namely the 91,648 spectators at Camp Nou, a mark established last week against Wolfsburg.

Women's football has more than ever the right to dream bigger.

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