Barcelona v PSG: Vitinha has strong words for Pedri and the team! | OneFootball

Vitinha, a 25-year-old midfielder from Paris Saint-Germain, stopped in the mixed zone after the 1-2 victory against FC Barcelona (video summary Barcelona/PSG) this Wednesday at the Montjuïc Stadium as part of the 2nd day of the 2025-2026 Champions League. He spoke about the pride in this resourceful group and gave a clear response to Pedri's comments (a 22-year-old midfielder from Barça) claiming before the match that his team is better.

Vitinha "I am proud of this team, really."

How do you explain that this team never doubts and knows how to get out of desperate situations, with great match endings?

Yes, it's incredible. And I am proud of this team, really. We've overturned the result several times, but here there are 5 starters who are not present, young players who are playing very well, who are coming in very well. The players who usually play a bit less have given a great response.

We were trailing away against one of the best teams and, even then, we managed to play this second half, we overturned the match. It's a great statement from our team. Once again, I want to thank all my teammates. I am really proud of this team.

Vitinha "we don't give a damn about that."

Pedri had said before the match that Barça is a better team than PSG?

That happens sometimes, there are statements. We don't give a damn about that. We want to win the match, we are happy about that.

An achievement to win today?

No, not an achievement. We are always capable of winning, anywhere. But there is a context. We were trailing, away, it's possible to give up. It happens. But we did the opposite, it's strong. It's not easy to do. I want to thank and congratulate the whole team.

What's the secret?

It's a very strong group, the coach is also very strong. He helps us a lot, he tells us we are capable. And then when you do it 1 time, 2 times, 3 times, you really feel that you are capable. Even if it's not easy. We made a great statement here.

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