Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha has lauded his team’s resilience and flexibility after an excellent away victory in the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg at the Emirates stadium.
With Vitinha emphasizing their all-around quality and team work, the French champions earned a precious result and placed one foot into the final.
Vitinha on PSG’s flexibility
The Portuguese star remarked on the tactical maturity displayed by the visitors, particularly in a demanding away game.
“It’s a good step. It’s difficult to win here. We knew that after the October match,” the midfielder told Cabal+ after the clash.
“We played a great game even though we didn’t have the ball like usual. That also shows that we’re a great team, we defend when we have to.”
Even if the French outfit had less possession, they stayed strong defensively and ruthless in attack—a mark of a well-trained team prepared to meet any obstacle.
The away team’s show of team spirit
Moving from a defensive concentration to team spirit, Vitinha underlined how conviction in the team and fan support drives performances on the biggest stage.
“We have to adapt. We’re happy with this result even if we could have scored more.
“We were sure of ourselves. We don’t care about those who don’t believe us. We see the incredible supporters, here and at the Parc des Princes. We do things together.”
The 25-year-old’s comments show Luis Enrique’s camp’s increasing confidence as well as their will to prove critics wrong with actions instead of pledges.
Eyes fixed on the Paris return leg
The Portuguese international emphasized how vital it is to stay concentrated and finish the work in the second leg looking ahead.
He added: “It’s not over, we have to play a great game at the Parc. We got a great result, a great collective performance. We showed the desire to go to the final.”
The Ligue 1 giants will be looking to confirm their place in the final with momentum on their side and the support of their home crowd in the second leg fixture at Parc des Princes.
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