Marquinhos: Big teams can't win in the Champions League just by big stars or a long history

Live bar October 18 news Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos recently talked about the team's performance in the Champions League in an interview with the club's official website. Marquinhos stressed that big teams cannot win in the Champions League by relying only on big stars or a long history.

<b>Reporter: "Paris Saint-Germain started the Champions League group stage with a more average performance, and then beat Manchester City 2-0 in the second round, how do you feel about the team's performance? ”</b>

Marquinhos: "Even if people don't believe it sometimes, we often say that their Champions League games are always hard. Bruce's performances in the first two rounds proved their own strength, their ability to compete with the big teams with big names, they are ready. This is the Champions League. Every team has to be 100% committed, because no game is simple, no game says that the victory is guaranteed before the game. We showed the spirit of the team against Manchester City and hopefully we can continue this momentum in the future. The team has to move forward on the ground, it's a beautiful win, we have to analyze it well and then stick to it. ”

<b>Reporter: "In this game we felt the cohesion of the team..."</b>

Marquinhos: "Yeah, there's a lot of friends, these people around us, and the coaching staff, they all say that... We still feel it. There were a lot of people who came up to me and told me that we showed a lot of team spirit in that race. In fact, during the game, we also encountered some difficulties, but everyone still worked hard to persevere. On the defensive end, it's not just the goalkeepers and defenders who are working, the clean sheet is the result of everyone working together. During the game, we can see Neymar come back to defend, we can see Mbappe unblocking in the box, and Messi has also put his own efforts on the defensive end. These are the details that determine the outcome of the game. ”

<b>Reporter: "Does this also have something to do with the fact that there has been no live spectator at the Parc des Princes for a long time?" ”</b>

Marquinhos: "We can feel the difference. The two seasons feel very different. We are very grateful for the situation this season, there are a lot of things that have changed. Football is like that, football needs passion. We need the energy that is transmitted through the fans. Last year's empty game made us feel a little strange, so it was difficult to turn over when we encountered some difficulties. We need the support of the twelfth man, and this year the fans have been on site to help the team a lot. ”

<b>Reporter: "At present, it is generally believed that Paris Saint-Germain has one of the best teams in the world, do you feel the chemistry generated by the team? ”</b>

Marquinhos: "I think we're using our performance on the field to prove it bit by bit. We had trouble with the match against Bruges, but the team gave their best. The team's performance against Manchester City has improved, and everyone has played very seriously. Football today is a very balanced sport. Even if you have strong personal strength, it is also difficult for you to break through their defenses when you face an opponent who is very cooperative and does not leave you much room for attack. This defensive tactic changes every year. Competition between the various teams is becoming more and more intense. There are some small teams that can also break through in these big tournaments. A big team can't help you win a game just by relying on big stars or team history, you need to perform well on the field. ”

<b>Reporter: "Do you think that's the key to achieving a great season?" ”</b>

Marquinhos: "That's the key for us to stay where we are now, to climb up step by step. I feel like the team needs time, effort, humility and unity. We need to find a tacit understanding with each other. The team is slowly improving bit by bit and hopes to achieve the desired results this season. ”

(Dongzi)