In the fourth round of the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain traveled to Spain to face Villarreal, securing a resounding 0-6 victory. Speaking to PSG TV, 30-year-old Parisian full-back Lucas Hernandez reflected on the win.
Hernandez: “As of now, we haven’t qualified yet.”
“It’s true that this start to the season—especially in the Champions League—has been perfect. There’s nothing to fault; every player is fully committed, and you can see that on the pitch. Everyone is giving their all, and I believe this is the reward for the hard work put in by every player. We also saw the ‘Titis’ [academy graduates] come on and make a real impact. Congratulations to David! It’s a pleasure to play for this team, alongside these players. But we’re only halfway there, and it’s up to us to keep going like this—because, as of now, we haven’t qualified yet.”
It was a thoroughly deserved and breathtaking victory for PSG, who effectively extinguished any Spanish hopes by the 17th minute. The only word to describe this Parisian side is “impressive.” Impressive in their pressing, their technical precision, and their collective play. Since the beginning of October, PSG has been gaining momentum—both in Ligue 1 and the Champions League—consistently imposing their style of play and overwhelming most of their opponents.
This is more than just a temporary run of good form for the two-time defending champions. Although the season is still long, the sheer power of this Parisian squad is undeniable—as is their potential to turn the dream of a third star [Champions League title] into reality in the coming months.
