“We played a really good game. It was tough because they came back twice, but the goal that made it 4–2 gave us a boost and we even managed to score another. But as I said, we need to stay focused.”
Perspective on the second leg
“Our mindset is always to win matches. We can’t just sit back in our own half trying to defend a lead. We’re three goals ahead, but we’re going to keep attacking, with the determination to win. As the coach said, the word ‘resilience’ best describes our team. We always want to give 100%.”
“When facing a team like this, you have to stay very focused. They’re a great team, a great club. We expect them to be highly motivated, and we know that in a match like this there will be some tough moments. Even last season, when we won the competition, we went through some tough moments. In this competition, you have to suffer. Every winner of this competition has suffered, you have to accept it. But it's definitely not easy.”
“I’ve had quite a few niggles over my career. Now I know my body a bit better. You know my position: I need to press, so I have to be at 100%. Today, I feel good and I’m full of confidence.”
“In every match, I want to make a difference, whether it’s by scoring a goal or providing an assist. That’s what drives me. I want to win more trophies with Paris Saint-Germain, like the Champions League last season. It’s also a special year, with the World Cup coming up. The crucial moments of the season are approaching, and I have to step up.”
