The Paris Saint-Germain concluded their Ligue 1 campaign with a 2-1 defeat against the Paris FC on the final matchday of the season. Though the outcome held no significance for the league standings, the result provided a chance for club captain Marquinhos to reflect on the campaign and set his sights on the upcoming UEFA Champions League final.
Marquinhos, speaking to reporters after the match, admitted that PSG fell short of their usual standards. “We didn’t play the match we needed to,” he stated. “First-half performances must improve—we weren’t at our best. We managed to score in the second period, but there’s still work to do.”
The 34th and concluding fixture of the season served as a final opportunity for PSG to celebrate their Ligue 1 title, secured earlier in the campaign. Marquinhos emphasized the challenges of the season, noting that securing the domestic trophy required relentless effort in a fiercely competitive league. “Winning this league was no easy feat, especially this year. The road was filled with obstacles.”
Marquinhos also highlighted the significance of reaching the Champions League final, his third appearance in such a showpiece event during his 13-year tenure at the club. “A final is one of the highlights of any season. It’s an incredible way to end the year, even if today’s result wasn’t what we wanted.” He acknowledged that the coaching staff would use the upcoming two-week preparation window to address shortcomings ahead of the high-stakes match.
Looking ahead to Europe’s biggest stage
Despite the disappointment of the loss, Marquinhos stressed that PSG would channel their focus toward the Champions League final. The defeat served as a reminder of the areas needing refinement before the decisive clash. “Our coach will ensure we learn from this and come back stronger. We have two weeks to prepare properly for this final objective.”