De Jong believed the game served as a good indicator of where Barcelona stands in terms of being a top contender in European competition.

He noted that despite the loss, Barcelona is still a strong team in Europe, but acknowledged that Paris Saint-Germain was the better team on this particular day.

De Jong expressed that there is still much to be determined in the Champions League, and that this match was not a decisive one.

Teammate Eric Garcia also weighed in on the match, suggesting that the team's performance was a step in the right direction, given their previous struggles in the competition.

Garcia acknowledged the difficulty of facing a tough opponent like Paris Saint-Germain, and emphasized the importance of continuing to work towards their goals.