Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos is confident that his team is ready to handle the pressure in Saturday's Champions League final against Inter Milan, aiming to end years of frustration by finally securing the prestigious trophy. Speaking ahead of the match in Munich, the Brazilian defender emphasized that the club has grown and learned how to approach high-stakes games since his arrival. Marquinhos sees the upcoming final as a unique chance for PSG to achieve something historic and meaningful.
This will be PSG’s second appearance in a Champions League final, coming five years after their narrow loss to Bayern Munich in the 2020 final held in Lisbon during the pandemic. Marquinhos, at 31, is one of the few remaining players from that team, carrying the experience of past disappointments, including the notorious 2017 collapse against Barcelona. Interestingly, Luis Enrique, who coached Barcelona during that dramatic tie, is now PSG’s head coach, leading a promising young squad determined to succeed this time around.
Marquinhos praised Luis Enrique’s leadership and the progress the club has made, highlighting the blend of youthful talent and experience that has brought PSG to this point. Despite losing Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid last season, PSG has triumphed domestically with a league and cup double, while also defeating three Premier League clubs on their path to the final. This resurgence shows the team’s resilience and readiness to claim their first Champions League title.
Alongside Marquinhos, Ousmane Dembele expressed pride in reaching the final, noting the team’s hard work and dramatic turnaround after a shaky start to the season. Coach Luis Enrique, aiming for his second Champions League title a decade after winning it with Barcelona, spoke about managing emotions and seizing the historic opportunity. Both players and coach are focused on winning the final and making history for PSG.
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