In a silence barely broken by a few bursts of joy, PSG players left the lawn as we leave a battlefield. Victorious, but aware of what they had just achieved. Luis Enrique spoke of “Historical moment”. Fabian Ruiz mentioned “A waking dream”. Hakimi above all underlined the pleasure. This large victory against Real Madrid (4-0) did not look like any other. She marked a turning point.
Luis Enrique greets the collective work
The Parisian coach, questioned at the microphone of Dazndid not look for excess : “We are a team that likes to dominate. Tonight, we did it with mastery, with courage, with envy. »» Before adding, more solemn: “This is the kind of match you dream of playing. May our supporters dream of living. »» His speech found echo in the voice of Fabian Ruiz, double scorer, who wanted to thank his partners for their support in a season marked by doubts and reconquests.
“I would never have imagined living this”, said the former Neapolitan. That evening, he was the man of the match, but never left for sincere modesty. Achraf Hakimi, for his part, insisted on his hybrid role, between lateral and midfielder, and on the confidence found. “” I have fun, because the team covers me. When I go up, Joao is still there. And it changes everything. »» A way of honoring the collective rather than individuals.
PSG on mission
More than a qualification, Paris gave a lesson. In content, in intensity, in tactical lucidity. And this, facing the largest club in the world. Beraldo and Marquinhos died Mbappé. Ruiz – Vitinha – Neves ate Valverde, Bellingham and Tchouaméni. Real was caught in the throat, unable to react.
Sunday, it will be necessary to conclude. A final, against Chelsea, to complete an epic. But in the heads, this 4-0 will remain as the real summit. The one who changes perspectives. He who marks an era.
