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Having won the UEFA Champions League title, Marquinhos has revealed that his stint at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has been a rough one. He also paid tribute to Thiago Silva, Lucas Moura, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Edinson Cavani, and Angel Di María, who all tried but failed to win the UCL at PSG.
After the Parisians breezed past Inter 5-0 in the UCL final on Saturday, May 31, Marquinhos, who was filled with emotions, said (via Reuters):
"It's a mix of joy, of all the emotions we've spent together. I've suffered but I've grown up with this team. I think of all the players who have come through and not succeeded. My idol Thiago, Lucas, Zlatan, Cavani, Di Maria. So many players who have come through here who deserved this and didn't succeed."
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He added:
"Now we're here and we're bringing it home. I'm thinking of all the supporters who have been with us, those at the Parc and those around the world. I love you, enjoy it and we're going to enjoy it here. This is the best day of my life. My family have been with me and have been through this with me... When we arrived, nobody believed we could go this far. It's been 12 years of hardship and suffering. I value this title too much, it's with us and we're bringing it home, I'm so happy."
Despite assembling some of the best players, including Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe, PSG failed to win the UCL in several seasons. However, with a young and talented breed of players, the Parisians have now lifted their first-ever UCL title under Luis Enrique's managerial reign.
Meanwhile, despite several big-name exits, Marquinhos chose to remain at the French capital. After 12 years at PSG, the Brazilian now has a UCL title in his trophy cabinet.
"It's pride. It's exceptional" - PSG's Ousmane Dembele on winning the UEFA Champions League title
Sensational PSG star Ousmane Dembele has revealed that he's proud of winning the UCL title. He also expressed satisfaction in the way his team stylishly defeated a defensively solid Inter Milan.
Speaking in an interview after the 5-0 UCL final win over the Nerazzurri, Dembele revealed (via Reuters):
"It's pride. It's exceptional. Playing in a Champions League final and winning in style. Winning 5-0 against a team like Inter Milan is difficult. Our confidence grew from match to match.
In the 2024-25 UCL term, Dembele delivered in attack, and his attacking proficiency was key for Luis Enrique's side. In 15 UCL games, the Frenchman delivered eight goals and six assists.
