Away win against Arsenal! Vitinha: This is a team victory. Back in Paris, we need to be stronger [xueting]
2025-04-29
On April 30th, Beijing time, in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final, Paris Saint-Germain won 1-0 away against Arsenal thanks to a goal from Dembele. After the match, midfield core Vitinha was interviewed by Amazon and shared his feelings about the game.
Vitinha said, "This is a wonderful night, especially for the entire team." We showed an excellent form. Although we were facing different environments, the team adapted well. We are very solid on the defensive end and also play a very threatening offense. Speaking of the 26 consecutive passes before scoring in this game, Vitinha said, "This goal is the result of teamwork, demonstrating our vitality and collective strength." But we know that the knockout stage is not over yet. Back in Paris, we must play a more pressing game.
Speaking of the outstanding performance of goalkeeper Donnarumma, Vitinha said: "Donnarumma performed extremely well today. He made a crucial save, but I think the real key lies in the efforts of the entire team." We had a chance to increase the score, but a 1-0 result is already quite good. We will keep working hard and our goal is to advance to the final.
When asked about the possibility of Arsenal midfielder Thomas' return in the second leg: "I'm not sure if he will play." He is a very excellent player, but we will focus on our own preparations.