Lucas Hernandez, the 30-year-old Paris Saint-Germain defender, stopped in the mixed zone after PSG’s 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich (PSG/Bayern Munich match summary) this Tuesday at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of the 2025-2026 Champions League semi-final (second leg on Wednesday, May 6).
Hernandez: “A very complicated match, with a lot of intensity, even more so than today.”
How would you describe the match?
“It was an extraordinary match for all the supporters and football fans. I think they really enjoyed it today. There were two teams that love to attack, to push forward. It was a fantastic match. In the end, we were able to get this victory. Even though we know it will be a very complicated match there, with a lot of intensity, even more so than today. It’s up to us to be ready and do everything possible to reach the final.”
Any regrets about only winning by a single goal?
No, I think they’re also a team in great form, with excellent players who can make the difference at any moment. Just like us, we did it in a matter of minutes. They came back. The most important thing is to savor the victory and get plenty of rest to prepare for the Ligue 1 match and then this one away, which will be very intense.
Hernandez: “We’re not a team that’s going to sit back. We’re going out for the win.”
What should we expect and how should we prepare?
Everyone is aware of the intensity of the match. We’re not a team that’s going to sit back. We’re going out for the win. We need to recover well; it will be a tough match, just like tonight’s.
