PSG v Bayern: Vitinha on facing top sides, Kane, Dembélé, Mendes | OneFootball

On Tuesday, during the 4th matchday of the 2025-2026 Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain (1st) will face Bayern Munich (2nd) at the Parc des Princes (kick-off at 9pm, broadcast on Canal+). On the eve of this match, Paris midfielder Vitinha (25 years old) answered several questions at a press conference.

Vitinha: “We are the two best.”

How does it feel to be reunited with Ruiz and Neves? Why are you one of the best in the world right now?

It feels really good to see them again. No matter who plays, we’ll be ready!

Which is the best team in Europe right now between you?

The answer will be on the pitch tomorrow. But yes, I think we are the two best. Bayern are in fantastic form. We’re doing well too. We’re continuing the momentum from last season. We feel good and we can’t wait.

Vitinha: “It will be a very tough match for both teams.”

What kind of captain is Marquinhos? Did winning the Champions League change him?

He’s happy, you can see it (smiles). He’s pleased, he feels good. He’s relieved. We’re happy for him. He’s been here a long time, trying to win. We did it, and you can tell he’s really happy. He continues to be the leader he always was. He’s always present, both in words and by example. We have a great leader, a great player.

This kind of match has extra prestige. Like against Barcelona, is there a desire to send a message? To maintain the club’s aura?

In my opinion, tomorrow it’s the two best teams in Europe right now. We always want to play these kinds of matches. We know everyone will be watching, everyone will be talking. We want to be there and play well. We’re all looking forward to it. We know it’s important, even though we already have 9 points. We want 4 wins in 4 matches. It will be a very tough match for both teams.

Vitinha: “It will be the coach’s decision. He looks good, he’s training.”

Harry Kane, what do you think of him?

He’s a great player. He’s one of the best in the world, an incredible striker. He always has amazing stats. He’s started in a stratospheric way. We know it’s a team first, with lots of good players. They defend and attack together. That’s what will be the hardest to face.

How is Ousmane Dembélé? Would it be a problem to be without him?

In this kind of match, you always want to play with the best. He’s a Ballon d’Or, he’s the best. But it will be the coach’s decision. He looks good, he’s training. I hope he’ll be ready for the match.

Vitinha: “We want to show the true strength of the team.”

What will be the key to the match? What does PSG have that’s extra?

I think the match will be, a bit like the Club World Cup, very close. There will be pressure on both sides, everywhere, lots of duels. Both teams want the ball, but there’s only one. The match will be decided by small details. It will be a very competitive, very intense match. We can’t wait. We want to show the true strength of the team.

It’s hard to say what extra we have. It could be small details, individual or collective. It’s hard to say which aspect will make the difference.

To take another step forward, do you need to assert yourself even more as a leader?

Yes, I think I can and must continue to grow in this aspect of being a leader. Today, I’m one of the vice-captains. You have to control things during the match, talk with my teammates. I think I can grow, I have a lot of room for improvement. It’s one of the aspects to improve in the coming years.

Vitinha: “I love playing with him, he makes things much easier for me.”

A lack of efficiency that comes with a lack of mental freshness?

Maybe. It’s an old discussion we had last year. There were a lot of missed chances. We managed to overcome that. We’re not really thinking about it now, it’s not a problem. We know we have to give the ball to the teammate in the best position.

Nuno Mendes is seen as the best fullback in the world. How do you see the duel with Michael Olise? Can he improve even more?

Always, every player has room for improvement. He’s in incredible form, he’s started the season very well. I love playing with him, he makes things much easier for me (smiles). I think he’s the best. I hope he wins his duels. There’s a lot of intensity, a lot of duels. Every duel won will help. It’ll be against Olise, a great player.

Vitinha: “It’s not a gift for them, they deserve it.”

How do you support the young players in their development?

It’s a privilege to have young players at this level. It’s not a gift for them, they deserve it. They managed to come into the team and play. They’ve earned every minute. We support them, we try to say things little by little, to be there when they need us. At every doubt, in every match, you have to give information and help. We’re happy they’re here. They’re good guys and they have great qualities.

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