During Media Day, Lucas Hernandez, the 30-year-old Paris Saint-Germain defender, offered a calm assessment of PSG’s approach ahead of another Champions League final. In his remarks, the player emphasized the experience the team has accumulated, while acknowledging that the final step remains.
Hernandez: “I think it’s never easy to reach two consecutive Champions League finals.”
“I think it’s never easy to reach two consecutive Champions League finals. […] It also proves the kind of team we are, the mentality we have. We continue to make history.”
Is it difficult to handle a second consecutive Champions League final?
“No, honestly, no. We’re approaching it the same way as last year.” “We’re calm, we have the same routine,” he added, while reiterating the ultimate goal: “The most important thing is yet to come: playing this final and winning it.”
Lucas Hernandez’s comments primarily reflect a significant shift in how PSG approaches these major events. While a first final can inevitably create tension, uncertainty, and a certain emotional weight, this second consecutive appearance seems to be approached with greater composure.
The defender isn’t talking about a euphoric or already-prepared group, but rather a team that now understands the dynamics of this type of week: preparation, routine, emotional management, and focus on the objective. This is perhaps the most interesting sign for Paris. The displayed serenity doesn’t smack of complacency, but rather the confidence of a team that has already faced this level of challenge and knows that history is only made by going all the way.
