This Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Puskas Arena, Paris Saint-Germain will face Arsenal in the Champions League final. Speaking to Sky Sport, Marquinhos, the 32-year-old defender and captain of the Rouge et Bleu, shared his thoughts on the upcoming match.
Marquinhos: “As leaders, like the most experienced players, we must always lead the team towards a great match.”
“We have a golden opportunity. We know how difficult it is to get here. Our entire Champions League journey has been incredibly tough. We’re here to seize this opportunity and win this match. It would be the perfect ending to this very trying year.
The atmosphere before the final?
It’s the same as last year. There’s a strong passion and a special intensity in this kind of match. I think we have to manage our emotions and the pressure well. That’s normal, but with last year’s experience, we could handle these moments better. It’s always a very emotionally intense match. As leaders, like the most experienced players, we must always lead the team to a great match.”
A potentially historic match for PSG, who already won the competition last year. The Parisians can make history, but also that of French football, by winning a second consecutive Champions League title. The task will obviously not be easy against a vengeful Arsenal side who could win their first star.
This is undoubtedly the most anticipated match for Parisian fans. They will turn out in droves, dreaming of another triumph and another Champions League title. Another magical night could unfold this Saturday, with the return of the emotions that already defined 2025.
