Vitinha, Paris Saint-Germain’s 25-year-old midfielder, stopped by the mixed zone after the 3-1 win over Auxerre (PSG/Auxerre video highlights) this Saturday at the Parc des Princes as part of the 34th day of Ligue 1 2024-2025. He talked about the celebrations, the vacations and the end of the season.
Vitinha: “It’s the best way to prepare for what’s to come.
Was it important to finish on a high note ?
Of course, it’s always good to finish with a win in the championship. It’s also normal to start at this pace, even if we didn’t want to. After that, they scored on their only chance. That happens, but we dealt with it well. We got off to a good start in the second half, with a lot of verticality. We scored 3 goals, but we could have scored more. We’re happy with the game.
Is it difficult to play without thinking about the finals ?
No, it’s a game to play. We were serious, we gave it our all.
Does the coach tell us to be careful not to slack off with celebrations and victories ?
Of course, the time to celebrate is now. We have to be serious right up to the end. Victory is important, it’s the best way to prepare for what’s to come. Now is the time to celebrate the championship.
Comment bien préparer les finales ?
Vitinha: “We’re celebrating now, and then it’s on to the final.
As I said, it’s about playing a match like that, training as hard as you can. When the match comes, we’ll be ready.
Are you already thinking about the Champions League ?
No, no, we’ve got the Coupe de France to play, a great match to play. I’ve heard about the atmosphere at the Stade de France, and I’m keen to see what it’s like. We’re celebrating now, and then it’s on to the final.
Vitinha “It’s incredible.
Did the vacations do you any good?
It’s incredible. With the games we’ve got, the schedule, this time off has been very important. Physically it’s important, and even more so mentally. It’s good to get your head out of soccer for a while and then get back into it.
Are you angry about the penalty ?
No, it’s simple. It’s the coach who decides. He said it was Gonçalo and I told him to go ahead and score. Unfortunately, he didn’t score. But that’s how it is, you have to shoot to miss.
