Fabian Ruiz, the 30-year-old Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, stopped in the mixed zone following the 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava this Wednesday at the Parc des Princes, marking Matchday 1 of the 2026-2027 Champions League league phase.
Ruiz: “We got off to a bad start.”
A goal that feels good?
Yes, I’m happy with my goal, but above all, I’m happy for the team. It was important to win today. We played a great match, and I’m glad we took the three points.
Has PSG’s season really just begun?
No, the season started a few weeks ago. We got off to a bad start. But we started the Champions League well today. It was important to win. We saw a team with the desire to make history and fight for this trophy.
Ruiz: “I arrived in less-than-ideal form.”
You aren’t worried? You know you’ll hit your stride?
I always say, we work hard and try to improve. I’m happy with the confidence the coach has shown in me; I try to help the team. I finished last season strongly, whereas this year, I arrived in less-than-ideal form. That’s normal after the holidays. But I feel good and want to keep it up.
Happy to see Torres score a hat-trick?
Yes, I’m very happy he was able to help us with his goals. We know he’s a player who scores goals; I’m happy for him because he deserves it.
Ruiz: “We hope one of us can win it.”
Do you talk about the Ballon d’Or within the squad?
We don’t talk about it much. It’s a positive thing for the team to have 10 players among the 30 nominees. We hope one of us can win it; it would be good for the club.
