In the fourth round of the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain traveled to Spain to face Villarreal, securing a 0-6 victory. Speaking to PSG TV, 30-year-old Parisian midfielder Fabián Ruiz reflected on the win.
Ruiz: “We played very well, and we are happy with this victory.”
“First and foremost, I would like to offer my condolences to the family and loved ones of Jesús de Miguel. This victory is dedicated to him, as well as to all the victims of the train accident that occurred in Spain during these very difficult times. I want to send all my support to the country. Today, we played very well. We started the match by scoring four goals—that was what mattered. Afterward, we were able to play with a bit more composure. Villarreal is a top-level side; we played very well, and we are happy with this win.”
Ruiz: “We must keep going like this.”
“It’s not often that I score a brace, but I managed to do it today, and I’m very happy about that—though, above all, I’m happy for the win and the three points! Playing away from home is always challenging, but we performed very well. I’m also pleased with my two goals and the Man of the Match award, as it’s the first time I’ve won it. We need to keep going like this.”
A magnificent victory for the club from the capital, which continues to cruise through the Champions League—a trend that has held steady since the beginning of October. Following Manchester City and FC Barcelona, it was Villarreal’s turn to face the full force of the two-time defending European champions. For the Spaniards, it was impossible to recover tonight from a 0–4 deficit after just 17 minutes of play.
Mentally, they collapsed, while PSG never let up the pressure throughout the entire match. The final score perfectly reflects the flow of the game and further highlights the exceptional form of this Parisian side. The European champions have once again sent a message to the rest of the European footballing world—which can only bow before such clear superiority.
