At the age of 22, Paris Saint-Germain striker Bradley Barcola is preparing for the Champions League final against Inter Milan. Speaking to PSG’s official website, he shares his thoughts on his meteoric rise, his preparations and the vital role played by the fans in this exceptional adventure.
Barcola “To have the opportunity to play in a Champions League final is incredible for me”.
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“Having the opportunity to play in a Champions League final is incredible for me. Just a year and a half ago, I was making my first-team debut for Lyon… So to play in a Champions League final is exceptional, it’s a childhood dream! It’s always been my dream and it’s come true, so I’m very happy.”
Preparation
We’re preparing normally. The coach also told us that we shouldn’t do any more or any less. We need to take it easy and prepare for this match as normal.
Barcola “We can only be proud”.
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For me, it was the game against Manchester City. To be 2-0 down against such a great team and to come back so quickly… That’s when we showed our mental strength. When you think back to moments like that, you can’t help but be proud.
Supporters
I’d like to thank them for everything they’ve done since the start of the season. Even when things got tough and we had our doubts, they were always there for us, cheering us on. We’re counting on them for this great final!”
The final is approaching, the mood around PSG is boiling, and for the players this Champions League final looks like the match of their lives. This very young Parisian team has the potential to make history and become a great team by joining the circle of great winners of the best club cup. It was a season of ups and downs, but we can’t deny that PSG played well all season long.
We had to build up confidence to improve in front of goal in particular, but the days when criticism of Luis Enrique’s team was commonplace seem long gone. Today, the press, media and opponents are all unanimous: PSG is a real soccer team, beautiful to watch and difficult to manoeuvre.
