This Friday, Paris Saint-Germain hosted AS Monaco as part of the 21st day of Ligue 1 (4-1, PSG/Monaco video highlights). Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the Red and Blue’s 23-year-old striker, spoke to PSG TV after scoring his first goal.
Kvaratskhelia “I think the result lived up to our expectations.”
“I think we try to put our game together against everyone, no matter who the opponent is. We respect everyone, but we play for the win and we get on the pitch to fight until the end. Today, we deserved to win and I think the result lives up to our expectations.”
Kvaratskhelia “I’m very proud of this team victory”
“My goal? I think it’s difficult to describe these emotions. I’m very happy, especially today. I work hard to score with this extraordinary team and I’m very proud to have done it today to help the team win. I’m very proud of the team’s victory. Thanks to everyone who came out to support us, it was an incredible feeling to score in this stadium with these extraordinary fans.”
An important victory for PSG, who continue to extend their lead over their main title rivals. While the first half on Friday was very evenly balanced, the second was totally dominated by this Parisian team. Collectively, PSG seem to be turning a corner match after match. The fluidity, the automatisms, the pleasure these players show in playing together proves the alchemy that is building within this group.
23-year-old striker Kvaratskhelia’s first goal was also a moment of liberation for him. The next few games will be just as important, with the start of the Champions League finals in particular. This Parisian team seems to be reaching its prime at the best of times, and it will be necessary to confirm this trend from next Wednesday against Stade Brestois.
