Paris Saint-Germain faced Aston Villa this Wednesday in the UEFA Super Cup and secured a 2-1 victor. After the match, Marquinhos—the Parisian club’s 32-year-old defender and captain—spoke to PSG TV about the win.
Marquinhos: “It’s a pleasure for me, and for the whole team.”
“It’s the best possible way to start a season. It demonstrates the ambitions of the players, the club, the coach, our President, and the management. We truly deserve this title. It was a great match, especially considering we’ve had very little training time. We managed to overcome the challenges of the game. I’m delighted to lift this trophy again. It’s a pleasure for me, and for the whole team.”
Marquinhos: “They will be crucial for us again this season.”
“We can hear our supporters every time! Right from the warm-up, we know they’re there. They really make a difference throughout the match. They drive us forward. They will be crucial for us again this season. I hope they stay right behind us, because we’re going to give our all on the pitch to achieve great things this season!”
A magnificent success for PSG, adding another brilliant chapter to the club’s history. For the second consecutive year, Luis Enrique and his squad have won the UEFA Super Cup following their Champions League triumph. Facing a determined Aston Villa side, the Parisians faced a tough challenge, having had very little preparation time under their belts.
However, by displaying the same discipline and determination seen over the last two seasons, the Rouge et Bleu managed to overcome Unai Emery’s team. PSG thus kicks off the season with another prestigious trophy—and sends a clear message to the rest of Europe.
