PSG/Tottenham – Marquinhos on Vitinha, 500 games, Kolo Muani, philosophy | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain claimed a 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. After this win, Parisian defender and captain Marquinhos spoke in the mixed zone.

Marquinhos: “I saw him arrive and grow in this team.”

Vitinha?

He keeps getting better, every match, showing just how important he is. I saw him arrive and grow in this team. He’s the playmaker, he sets the tempo, he decides where he’s going. He’s always ready, sometimes we tell him to rest (laughs). He always enjoys himself. Even in training, the coach sometimes has to tell him to take a break. I’m very happy he’s with us, he’s one of the best midfielders in the world today.

Marquinhos: “It’s 500, but not the last.”

Huge emotions, both negative and positive, in your 500 matches with PSG. What stands out to you?

It was an evening full of emotions, it’s been a long journey. I arrived very young, I wanted to enjoy the moment with great players. That’s why I came to PSG. It’s a source of pride to have come all this way, overcoming obstacles, to wear this shirt with so much pride and motivation. There’s a lot of emotion. I thank everyone.

It’s part of a career to have good times and tough times. With my loved ones and the people around me, I was able to overcome those moments. 500 matches means a lot of trips, motivation, tough moments, it’s not easy to get here. I still have a lot to give to this club. It’s 500, but not the last. As long as I have the hunger, I’ll keep giving everything to celebrate many more things.

Marquinhos: “The hunger to continue and keep seeking results like today.”

What still motivates you after so many matches?

I’m a competitor. I play football out of passion. I come from a country that is passionate about football. Our first gift is a ball (smiles). That’s how the journey in football begins. It’s also my job today, but first and foremost it’s my passion. That’s what motivates me.

I still want to win, I want to make even more history with the club. I have a coach who motivates me, who pushes me out of my comfort zone every day in training. Like the whole team. That’s also what gives us energy and the hunger to continue and keep seeking results like today. I have to keep chasing my goals.

Marquinhos: “It’s a love story.”

A word for the supporters?

Always! Thank you, first of all. They, like me, have also gone through tough times. But they’re always there, it’s incredible. PSG has the best supporters in the world, it’s really a pleasure to have them. You see their passion every day, even away from home. I’ve played 500 matches, but some of them have done much more than me (smiles).

They deserve congratulations, thanks. Marqui, the supporters, Paris, it’s a love story. There have been tough times, but we’re always together.

Marquinhos: “I wish him all the best for the future.”

Kolo Muani’s match?

We know him, I’d already played against him when he was at Nantes. In training too, I know the quality he has. He’s got a very tough physique to defend against. In one-on-one duels, he’s there. Today, he had a good match. He did his job on the pitch. I’m happy, really. When players go through tough times at the club and then find joy again when they go elsewhere, they find their path.

That’s how it is in football. Sometimes it doesn’t work out at a club and you have to keep searching for your joy and motivation. I’m happy he’s here, that he’s playing, that he’s enjoying himself. He’s really a great guy, we’ve had good times in the locker room and I wish him all the best for the future.

Marquinhos: “No matter the score, our attitude is always there.”

How do you explain that PSG, trailing twice, managed to stay calm and go for the win?

I don’t think it was the perfect night, because we conceded a lot of goals. As defenders, I don’t like that. But we have this philosophy, the coach is here and has this idea: we always play the same way no matter the score. We’re never there to just let time pass. No matter the score, our attitude is always there. That’s what the coach wants.

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