PSG v Tottenham: Vitinha’s striking reaction after his hat-trick | OneFootball

Vitinha, the 25-year-old midfielder from Paris Saint-Germain, stopped in the mixed zone after the 5-3 victory against Tottenham (video highlights PSG/Tottenham) this Wednesday at the Parc des Princes as part of the 5th matchday of the 2025-2026 Champions League. He reflected on his hat-trick, but focused on the team.

Vitinha: "The match shows the character of this team."

A special evening?

It was truly an unforgettable evening, especially for me on a personal level. But above all, for the team. The strength we showed once again, just like we did last year. We were behind twice, we had the support of the Parc, they never stopped believing in us and you could feel it on the pitch. The match shows the character of this team, its personality. We kept playing, we kept our cool, and we managed to overcome the situation.

A hat-trick, that's wonderful?

Yes, I never thought about scoring a hat-trick, to be honest (smiles). I think it's also important to believe that the ball can go in. You have to shoot, you have to believe. I was lucky too, I'm very happy to have done it.

Vitinha: "The team is the most important thing."

Are you aware that you are one of the top midfielders today, that you've reached a new level worldwide?

Yes, yes. My first year with Luis Enrique already helped a lot, I had an excellent season. The second was important, with the Champions League. Now, the challenge is to maintain the level. There's a lot of competition, it's not easy. The goal is to maintain the level.

But, I always come back to this, the team is the most important thing. I congratulate everyone, the players who came on and helped a lot, and the players who didn't play are also important.

The best match of your career? Did your first goal spark the comeback?

Everyone sparks the comeback, I'm happy to score, but everyone sparks the comeback. The other day, it was João, today it's me, and another day it will be another player. The most important thing is that the team stays the same.

I don't think this is the best match of my career. As a midfielder, scoring isn't vital, even if it's nice to add it. I don't focus on that. But these goals, they're unforgettable. I didn't think I would score a hat-trick (smiles).

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