In a match devoid of significant stakes, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) concluded their Ligue 1 season with a 2-1 defeat on the road against Paris FC during the 34th and final matchday. With the domestic campaign now behind them, PSG’s full attention turns towards the highly anticipated Champions League final.
For their concluding fixture in Ligue 1, PSG suffered a loss at the home of Paris FC. Following the match, Marquinhos, the esteemed Parisian captain, shared his thoughts on the outcome, offered an an assessment of their Ligue 1 season, and articulated the team’s forward-looking perspective on the imminent Champions League final.
“We have two weeks to thoroughly prepare for this ultimate objective”
“We also bring the entire context into consideration. Everything that transpires here, these are lessons to be learned and areas for improvement, especially following a defeat. It’s clear that we didn’t perform at the required level. We needed to do better, particularly in the first half where our play wasn’t up to our usual standard. Nevertheless, we managed to find the net in the second half. But, we must persist,” stated the PSG captain during an interview with Ligue 1 +. “We now have two weeks to thoroughly prepare for this ultimate objective that lies ahead. The trophy ceremony was well-executed. Given the circumstances, it was the only appropriate action. We celebrated this title, having worked tirelessly throughout the year to secure it. This is a league that is exceptionally challenging to win, especially this season. We are at the end of a season that still presents numerous challenges for us. Reaching a Champions League final is one of the most remarkable achievements that can occur in a season. Playing in a final, this marks my third appearance here in Paris over 13 years, which underscores just how difficult it is to reach this stage. It’s an exhilarating conclusion to the season. Even though we experienced a loss today, we will identify aspects we can enhance. It’s certain that our coach will be pushing us hard over these next two weeks to ensure we improve for this crucial Champions League final.”