Paris Saint-Germain’s President, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, and captain, Marquinhos, have shared their thoughts on the draw for the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, which pits PSG against Real Sociedad.
Nasser Al-Khelaïfi stated, « Real Sociedad is a magnificent club that we respect a lot. They have a fantastic team that finished first in the group, and a great president who is doing a fantastic job. We look forward to the matches between Paris and San Sebastian, which will be great moments. »
Marquinhos, the team captain, provided more insights, saying, « Real Sociedad is an opponent that is in a very good period. They had a difficult group stage with good opponents. And they finished first. I think that shows their value, it shows how we need to prepare to be in good shape for that match. And I think from now until that match, many things will happen. Our team is growing and working well, evolving. And we will be ready to face this Real Sociedad team when the time comes. »
« It’s an opponent we haven’t faced yet in this European journey, and for me, it’s the first time. With all the information we have, I hear it’s a beautiful stadium with a good atmosphere. I think the fans will really enjoy this trip. The most important thing is to be performing well and get a good result. We will have two matches, two very important matches that will be like finals for us. And it will be crucial to arrive in good form at that time. »