PSG v Liverpool: Ekitike sees it as a test, not a revenge match

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·19 Maret 2026

PSG v Liverpool: Ekitike sees it as a test, not a revenge match

Hugo Ekitike, 23-year-old Liverpool striker, stopped at the Canal+ microphone after the 4-0 victory against Galatasaray on Wednesday night to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Champions League (4-1 on aggregate). Having had a disappointing spell at Paris Saint-Germain (2022-2024) before bouncing back at Eintracht Frankfurt and joining the Reds, he was asked to talk about the upcoming reunion with PSG (April 8 and 14).

Ekitike: “It’s still a club I love.”

“It’s nice to see them again. Honestly, it’s good. It’s going to be interesting. A good match, a good test for the team and for me. But there’s no feeling of revenge. I’m doing my job. I play with my team, in a different environment. We’ve had different journeys. It’s still a club I love.”

Ekitike: “We have quality. I’m confident.”

“It’s good to face them at this stage of the competition. I’m only focused on Liverpool. Just like today, we’ll need to show cohesion, be united, and work as a team against PSG. Individual talent and our tactical preparation will make the difference. We have quality. I’m confident,” he said, as reported by L’Equipe.

Ekitike was unable to establish himself at PSG, where he also wasn’t helped by the strange management of coach Christophe Galtier and the lack of collective strength. But he’s not looking to prove anything or “settle scores.” That little bit of spice will remain only for certain media and supporters.

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The striker knows what really matters: what he needs to accomplish with Liverpool. An interesting team, but one that hasn’t managed to be consistent this season. Two great performances will be needed to eliminate PSG. The Reds could also see this as a possible revenge for last season’s painful elimination.

They have the means to reach the semi-finals and Ekitike is right to point that out. But they’ll also need to respect a PSG that has proven to be formidable. These will be two great matches, and the international break starting Monday is likely to feel very long.

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