PSG v Atalanta: De Roon says respect rivals, don’t fear them | OneFootball

This Wednesday at 9 PM (broadcast on Canal+) Paris Saint-Germain faces Atalanta at the Parc des Princes as part of the first day of the 2025-2026 Champions League. Speaking to the Italian club's microphone, 34-year-old midfielder Marten De Roon discussed how to approach such a match.

De Roon "It could have been worse."

A new adventure begins in the Champions League, against the reigning champion:

It could have been worse (smile), it's a very beautiful stadium, it's a great match against the European champion, probably the strongest team today. It's a very nice challenge for us, we are eager. It will be very tough, that's for sure. But in Europe, we have always done well. We have prepared well, with great desire. It's a new adventure, we will see tomorrow.

De Roon "We will have to play without restraint"

What needs to be done against Paris?

There are plenty of things to do well (smile). The first thing will be the mentality. We have to go on the field to give everything, the 16 who can play. We will have to play at a very high level, be ready, respect the opponent without being afraid. As we say in Bergamo: fear no one. We will have to play without restraint, it will be essential.

De Roon "We had a breakthrough."

Did the victory against Lecce help?

It is fundamental. We are still getting in place with the new coach. We need to have patience. We were lacking a bit of confidence, but we had a breakthrough and played better, with more rhythm, with more hunger. That's what is needed, we need to see it on the field. Against PSG, it will be essential.

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