PSG/Slovan Bratislava: Ruiz clear-eyed on team and personal start | OneFootball

Fabian Ruiz, the 30-year-old Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, stopped in the mixed zone after the 6-1 win over Slovan Bratislava (PSG/Slovan Bratislava video highlights) this Wednesday at the Parc des Princes as part of Matchday 1 of the 2026-2027 Champions League league phase.

Ruiz: “We started badly.”

Was that goal good for you?

Yes, I’m happy with my goal, but above all I’m happy for the team. It was important to win today. We played a great match and I’m happy we got the 3 points.

Has PSG’s season really just started now?

No, the season started a few weeks ago. We started badly. But we got our Champions League campaign off to a good start today. It was important to win. We saw a team with the desire to make history and that wants to fight for this trophy.

Ruiz: “I came back in less good shape”

You’re not worried, you know you’re going to improve as the season goes on?

I always say it, we work, we try to improve. I’m happy with the trust the coach has shown in me, and I try to help the team. Last season, I finished the season well, and this year, I came back in less good shape. That’s normal after the holidays. But I feel good and I hope to keep going like this.

Happy to see Torres score a hat-trick?

Yes, I’m very happy that he was able to help us with his goals. We know he’s a player who scores goals, and I’m happy for him because he deserves it.

Ruiz: “We hope one of us can win it.”

Do you talk about the Ballon d’Or within the squad?

We don’t talk about it much. It’s positive for the team to have 10 players among the 30 nominees. We hope one of us can win it, it would be good for the club.

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