This Tuesday at 9 p.m. (CET), Paris Saint-Germain (3rd) faces Sporting Lisbon (14th) at the Estádio José Alvalade for Matchday 7 of the 2025-2026 Champions League. In a press conference, Geny Catamo, the 24-year-old winger for the Portuguese club, spoke about the upcoming match and their Parisian opponent. He didn’t hesitate to state his objective of winning and discussed the upcoming duel with Nuno Mendes, the 23-year-old Parisian full-back who came through the Sporting Lisbon youth system.
Catamo: “We have an obligation to win.”
Expectations for the match
We know it will be a difficult and important match because we are playing at home and we have an obligation to win. Facing PSG will be interesting throughout the match because they are a team made up of great players. Playing at home is always special, especially with the Sporting CP fans behind us in our quest for victory.
Catamo: “A pleasure to face one of the best full-backs in the world.”
Facing Nuno Mendes
I’ve never played against Nuno Mendes, but as I said, PSG has some great players, including Nuno. We’re very good friends, and this match will be interesting. He’s in great form, and it will be a pleasure to face one of the best full-backs in the world. I’ll give everything to help the team win.
Catamo: “It will be a magical evening.”
The possibility of a victory
I believe it will be a magical evening because it’s a Champions League match against a great team. The atmosphere will be fantastic, with the support of all Sporting CP fans at the stadium or at home, and we’ll all feel that energy to give everything against PSG and try to win the three points,” said the Sporting official website.
The Sporting winger has no intention of being intimidated, even though he recognizes PSG’s qualities. In any case, giving up would be pointless. They have to give their all, aware of the challenges, to try and secure a result. His team also has strengths, and Paris isn’t perfect.
Neither is Nuno Mendes, even though he’s a formidable opponent for any striker. And he’s not alone. PSG, under coach Luis Enrique, presents a real collective challenge. This doesn’t change Sporting’s need for points, which is also a concern for PSG. We expect a very intense match; let’s hope the Parisians bring all the necessary ingredients. It is clear, they are expected with eagerness and ambition.
