Paris Saint-Germain defeated Liverpool 2-0 this Tuesday at Anfield in the second leg of their 2025-2026 Champions League quarter-final (4-0 on aggregate). After the victory, PSG midfielder João Neves (21 years old) spoke to reporters in the mixed zone.
Neves: “We respect our opponents and we make them suffer a lot too.”
Is PSG thinking about the title?
When you play for PSG, you always think long-term. That means the final. But, as I always say, we’re going to take it one game at a time. That’s the best way to approach the Champions League.
What does this 2-0 victory say about you despite the difficulties?
It shows that we’re a great team. This type of match, at this stage of the season, is like a Champions League final. That’s why we’re here, we’re going to keep going. We have to suffer when we have to suffer, because we respect our opponents and we make them suffer a lot too.
Is the team better than last season?
I think we’re trying to be better, that’s the first point. Besides, we’re in the semi-finals. Last season, we were champions. We played a great match, had a great season, despite some difficulties. We know how to suffer. I need to look at the numbers, but we’re improving.
Neves: “We’re going to win many Champions Leagues and grow even more.”
Three consecutive Champions League semi-finals for PSG?
That means PSG has a very strong project. I’ve been here for two years, with two consecutive semi-finals. I’m very proud of the team, the project, and the club. What interests me is that PSG has grown even more as a club. I think we’re going to win many Champions Leagues and grow even more.
A word on Dembélé?
It’s always incredible. He’s an incredible guy and an incredible footballer. I love playing with him, I love him like no one else. He helps us a lot. I’m very proud to be on his side and not as an opponent.
