Lyon v PSG: Neves relishes his secret weapon and the win | OneFootball

João Neves, the 21-year-old midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain, stopped in the mixed zone after the 2-3 victory against Olympique Lyonnais (video highlights Lyon/PSG) this Sunday at Parc OL as part of Matchday 12 of Ligue 1 2025-2026.

Neves: “It’s a strong point of my game.”

A headed goal from a corner, was it a surprise?

I’m short, they forgot about me. For me, it’s a strong point of my game. It happens in training, in the warm-up. I’m ready for these moments, to score with my head.

Does the victory help to get back on track?

Of course, we’re still first. That’s the most important thing, that the team wins. Not my goal.

Neves: “There are very strong teams, we can’t let up.”

Did you expect these difficulties?

Of course, OL is a great team. They’re like us, they give everything on the pitch to win, to win the championship. But we were stronger in this match. Until the end, we didn’t stop. That was the key to the victory.

Regaining first place before the break, does that also make a statement?

It gives us some comfort, but we know this league is very tough. There are very strong teams, we can’t let up. It shows our work and our mindset.

Neves: “The league is very important for us too.”

Some observers say Ligue 1 isn’t important for PSG?

For us, that’s not true. The league isn’t the most important, but it is important. These are the matches we play every week. The Champions League is even more important with last year’s victory, but the league is very important for us too.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.