PSG ends Ligue 1 season with loss but eyes Champions League final

The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) concluded their Ligue 1 campaign with a 2-1 defeat against Paris FC in the 34th and final matchday of the season. Despite the setback, the Paris-based club now shifts its full attention to the upcoming UEFA Champions League final.

Speaking after the match, Marquinhos, the team’s captain, reflected on the loss and shared his thoughts on the season’s performance before looking ahead to the pinnacle of European football. The PSG captain acknowledged the shortcomings on the pitch and emphasized the need for improvement ahead of the high-stakes final.

Preparing for the Champions League showdown

«We have two weeks to prepare properly for this final objective,» Marquinhos stated. «Everything that happened here today is something to learn from, especially after a defeat. Clearly, we didn’t play the match we needed to. We must do better, particularly in the first half, where we weren’t at our best. We managed to score in the second half, but there’s still work to be done.»

The captain highlighted the importance of the Ligue 1 title, which PSG secured earlier in the season, calling it a hard-earned achievement in a highly competitive campaign. «This league is extremely challenging, especially this year. The season was packed with challenges, but reaching a Champions League final is one of the best outcomes we could have hoped for.»

For Marquinhos, this marks his third final in Paris in 13 years—a testament to the club’s consistency at the highest level. «Playing a final here is special, even if today’s result wasn’t what we wanted. We’ll take the lessons from this match and improve over the next two weeks. Our coach will certainly be pushing us to ensure we’re ready for the final.»

Looking ahead with determination

Despite the disappointment of the loss, PSG remains focused on the bigger prize. The team’s leadership is committed to refining their approach and addressing the areas that need strengthening before the Champions League decider. The final weeks of the season serve as a crucial preparation phase, with every detail scrutinized to maximize their chances of glory in Europe.