Marquinhos, the 30-year-old central defender and captain of Paris Saint-Germain, spoke to PSG TV after the draw for the round of 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals of the Champions League 2024-2025, including the round of 16 against Liverpool. He spoke of a fine opponent, but also of Parisian strengths.
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Marquinhos “we’re going to go for qualification in these two duels.”
Liverpool ?
They’re an experienced team in this competition. And we’re going to have to play 2 big games. In any case, it’s the Champions League. If you want to win it, you’ve got to have some great encounters. We’re ready for that, and we’re going to go for qualification in these two duels.
Paris confident ?
The team has stepped up at the right time. It’s really important to arrive at this stage of the season as we are today. Every game we play, we get off to a great start. The team spirit is there, and that’s what we value today. In every game, even in the league.
When there are changes, the team carries on with the same spirit, the same intensity. That’s our strength today. We showed again in the Champions League play-off that we’ve grown up at the right time.
Marquinhos “They’ll be there, we’ll feel their energy.”
The fans ?
We thank them for everything they do. They’re behind us in good times and bad. They’ll be there, we’ll feel their energy. They’ll be pushing us every minute. Especially at the Parc, we want a result at home. A team that comes here can’t win, we have our supporters, our strength, our home. It’s going to be a great duel, and we need the fans to create a great atmosphere and give their all on the pitch.
