PSG Players Dismiss Barcelona Players’ Pre-Match Talk After champions League Win
MONTJUÏC, october 1, 2025 – Paris Saint-Germain players emphatically dismissed pre-match comments from Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Pedri following their 2-1 Champions League victory at Montjuïc. The Parisian squad, prioritizing on-field performance over pre-game rhetoric, responded with pointed remarks about proving superiority through results.
The exchange followed statements from Yamal, who spoke of revenge, and Pedri, who asserted Barcelona’s superiority. PSG midfielder Vitinha succinctly captured the team’s sentiment: “We don’t give a damn about it. we just want to play the match, we won and we are happy for that.” Forward Gonçalo Ramos echoed this, stating, “If you want to be the best team, you have to show it on the field and not speak.” Ramos further emphasized the victory,stating,”We are the European champions,I cannot say that,” a clear jab at barcelona’s claims.
The win, achieved despite a reduced workforce, underscores PSG’s focus on tangible success. The players’ responses highlight a belief that championships are earned on the pitch, not through pre-match declarations. This victory serves as a direct response to Barcelona’s outspokenness and reinforces PSG’s position as a dominant force in European football.
