Bayer Leverkusen/PSG: Pacho reveals his team's secrets | OneFootball

Willian Pacho, 24-year-old defender for Paris Saint-Germain, stopped in the mixed zone after the 2-7 victory against Bayer Leverkusen (video highlights Bayer Leverkusen/PSG) this Tuesday at the BayArena as part of the 3rd matchday of the 2025-2026 Champions League. He spoke about his first goal, the secrets behind PSG’s quality, and Vitinha (25-year-old midfielder).

Pacho: “I will keep improving to always contribute to this club.”

How do you feel after the victory and your first goal?

I am very happy with the match and with scoring my first goal for this club. I am very grateful for the trust given to me by my teammates and the staff. I will keep improving to always contribute to this club. We have this mentality of wanting to win every match and enjoy every minute.

Pacho: “Play every action, every moment to the fullest, without fear.”

The secrets of this PSG that’s still hungry?

I think it’s about the desire to win every match, to play every action, every moment to the fullest, without fear. And to seize opportunities. You have to savor the privilege of playing for this club. There are incredible players. You have to make the most of every opportunity, give everything in training and in matches.

A word about Vitinha?

He makes the game easier, he’s an incredible player. He always knows exactly where to position himself, he gives me confidence and always sees the options to move forward. He also contributes a lot defensively, because he always comes in front of us to get us out of tough situations.

Pacho: “Have confidence in all our players.”

This PSG never stops?

I think it’s about having the hunger to win, being competitive, wanting to make the most of every minute. We don’t want to rest on our laurels. That’s the coach’s message, and it’s very clear. There are tough moments sometimes, that’s football, but you can’t be afraid. You have to keep moving forward, put on the pressure, and have confidence in all our players, our substitutes. That’s what makes this team strong.

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