PSG/Arsenal – Vitinha speaks frankly after the second triumph | OneFootball

Vitinha, the 26-year-old Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, stopped in the press conference after the victory on penalties (1-1 in regular time, 4-3 on penalties) against Arsenal (PSG/Arsenal highlights) this Saturday at the Puskas Arena in Budapest in the 2025-2026 Champions League final. 

Vitinha: “It was a crazy season”

Overcoming the suffering, is that the summary of the evening and the season?

It was a crazy season, with ups and downs. We knew when we started, with so little rest, that there were bound to be issues, physical setbacks. We were ready for that, but it’s always difficult to deal with it. We handled it very, very well. It’s not easy to overcome. We played a lot of matches without important players, and we still managed to get results, to always be there.

We arrived at the most important match with everyone available, it’s incredible. Finishing this way is the ultimate dream. Going back to back is a source of pride, a pleasure. For everyone. We deserved it and we’re all happy.

Vitinha: “We have an incredible squad.”

Does the award for best player in the final reward your season?

I’ll leave that to you, I’d rather talk about the team and the substitutes. They don’t always get many minutes, what they do is incredible. Sometimes there are very few minutes available, not everyone can play. The players always have a smile, they are always ready to give everything for the team. That makes the difference.

They came on well today, they took the penalties well. They are incredible. We have an incredible squad. Sometimes we play well and don’t win. But here, there’s the cherry on top, we win. It’s a second Champions League title and it’s a real pleasure to say that.

Vitinha: “I hope he keeps pushing to win even more.”

How did the coach put this second Champions League title in your minds?

It’s the same if you ask now about a third one, it’s far away. It’s been an incredible journey. There are steps. Right now, we have to enjoy it, congratulate everyone. The staff, the management, the players, everyone deserves it. That desire to win more, to never stop, I think Luis Enrique is the one responsible. I hope he keeps pushing to win even more. But right now, we don’t want to talk about the future. We want to enjoy the present.

Vitinha: “We take a lot of pleasure in this group, with a lot of humility.”

Big clubs are interested in you, especially in England or Spain. Neves too, and others. Is Paris the biggest club today?

It’s normal that big clubs want PSG players, they’ve been at the top for two years. In general, it’s not a good thing to say that you’re the best, maybe that won’t change, but today we can say that we are the best in Europe. So it’s normal that there is interest. We take a lot of pleasure in this group, with a lot of humility. Now, we just want to celebrate.

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