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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
PSG will handle pressure in Champions League final, says skipper Marquinhos
PSG captain Marquinhos in training with his teammates at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Friday (FRANCK FIFE) Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos is confident the French side will cope with the pressure in Saturday's Champions League final against Inter Milan and put years of disappointment in the competition behind them by finally winning the trophy. "The club has learnt as time has gone on about how to deal with games like these, what it needs to do," the Brazilian defender told reporters in Munich on the eve of the game. Advertisement "A lot of things have changed at PSG since I arrived. There have been great times, difficult times, but tomorrow (Saturday) we have a glorious opportunity to do something remarkable and historic for this club. "It will be my second final and I don't want to let the opportunity pass us by." PSG's second Champions League final comes five years after a narrow defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich behind closed doors in Lisbon during the pandemic. Marquinhos, who is the elder statesman in the current PSG side at 31, is one of only two players who featured in the 2020 final and are still at the club -- the other is fellow centre-back Presnel Kimpembe, now a peripheral figure. Advertisement At PSG since 2013, Marquinhos has also been involved in some humiliating Champions League defeats, not least the infamous collapse against Barcelona in 2017, when they won 4-0 at home in the first leg only to lose 6-1 in the return. Luis Enrique was the Barcelona coach then, and is now on the PSG bench, in charge of a vibrant young side. "We have a coach who is exceptional and has prepared us really well. Even if we are a very young team you can see how ready we are for these games," Marquinhos added. "I think there is a whole mix of things which have come together to bring us here in the best condition possible -- the club has grown, the incredible coach we have, the quality players who have come in. I think that is why we are here today." Advertisement PSG lost in the semis last season before seeing Kylian Mbappe depart for Real Madrid, but without him they have won a domestic league and cup double while also knocking out three Premier League teams -- Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal -- to get to the final. - 'Opportunity to make history' - "Now is the time to get the trophy and bring it home," added Marquinhos. Alongside him was Ousmane Dembele, who has been converted this season from a winger into a lethal striker with 33 goals in all competitions. That has made him a candidate to win the Ballon d'Or. "I am really proud to be here in the final. We have worked so hard," said Dembele, who was sent off when PSG lost 1-0 to Bayern in Munich in the league phase in November. Advertisement At that point there was a real danger PSG would be eliminated before the knockout stage, but the improvement since has been spectacular. "It wasn't easy at the start of the campaign but we have changed the dynamic in the second half of the season and it is exceptional to be here in Munich for the final. We feel lots of joy even though we are going to take the game very seriously." Coach Luis Enrique has the chance to win his second Champions League title, 10 years after getting his hands on the trophy with Barcelona. Then, as now, he came up against an Italian team in Germany, with Barca defeating Juventus in Berlin. Advertisement "Now I have 10 years more experience and I will just try to transmit to the players how great an opportunity it is for us to play a Champions League final," said the Spaniard. "We have the opportunity to make history, to do something nobody else has ever done for this club before, but at the same time we also have to manage our emotions so they don't become too much for us. "I think we are prepared, Inter too no doubt, so I think it will be a really great final and of course the aim is to win it." as/nr
Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
UEFA Champions League final 2025: Where to watch PSG vs Inter Milan live in India, predicted lineups, and more
Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan meet in the UEFA Champions League 2025 final on Saturday night in Munich. It's a high-stakes clash between two sides that have fought their way past tough opponents. PSG are aiming to win their first-ever UCL title. Inter want their fourth European crown and their first since 2010. PSG defeated Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Liverpool to reach the final. They also won the Coupe de France last week. Inter knocked out Bayern Munich and secured a 7-6 semi-final win over Barcelona. However, they come into this final still recovering from narrowly missing out on the Serie A title to Napoli. This will be the first time PSG and Inter face each other in a competitive game. Both teams have recent final experience. PSG lost to Bayern in 2020, while Inter fell to Manchester City in 2023. Expect a close battle under the lights at the Allianz Arena. When and where to watch PSG vs Inter Milan in India The UEFA Champions League final will be played on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. For viewers in India, the match kicks off at 12:30 AM IST on Sunday, June 1 2025. Munich Football Arena ☀️#UCLfinal Fans in India can watch the final live on Sony Ten 2 and Sony Ten 2 HD. The SonyLIV app will stream the match live for subscribers. Live updates will also be available on the official UEFA channels. To watch the UEFA Champions League final on SonyLIV, Indian fans can choose from several plans. The Mobile Only plan costs ₹599 per year for mobile HD streaming. For multi-device access, the Premium Monthly plan is ₹299, while the 6-Month Premium plan is ₹699. The most popular is the Premium Yearly plan at ₹999, offering HD streaming on all devices with no ads. Team news and possible lineups Paris Saint-Germain will miss Presnel Kimpembe, who is out with a foot injury. But most of their main players are fit and ready. Inter Milan are sweating on Piotr Zielinski and Yann Bisseck, both doubtful. Valentin Carboni is ruled out. PSG's expected XI: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia Inter Milan's expected XI: Sommer; De Vrij, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu; Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Lautaro Head-to-head, stats, and key players Paris arrive in Munich 🔴🔵#UCLfinal This final marks the first competitive meeting between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan. Both sides come into this clash with impressive European records this season. Inter Milan have played 14 Champions League matches this campaign, winning 9, drawing 4, and losing just once. They scored 27 goals and conceded 16, with standout performances against Bayern Munich and Barcelona in the knockout stages. PSG, meanwhile, have won 9 of their 12 matches, scoring 25 goals and letting in 11. They saw off Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Arsenal en route to the final. Ousmane Dembele has enjoyed his best-ever Champions League season, scoring 8 goals and providing 4 assists in 11 appearances. Only Zlatan Ibrahimovic (10 goals in 2013–14) has netted more in a single UCL season for PSG. Lautaro Martinez has been Inter's talisman in Europe this season, contributing 7 goals and 5 assists in 13 Champions League matches. He was crucial in the semifinal win over Barcelona and remains their biggest attacking threat heading into the final. Both players are expected to have a major impact in Munich as PSG aim for history and Inter seek to restore their European glory.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Presnel Kimpembe returns to PSG squad for Champions League final
Paris Saint-Germain are at full strength for their UEFA Champions League final against Inter Milan on Saturday. The only absentee in recent weeks, Presnel Kimpembe, has been included in the squad by Luis Enrique. PSG have no injury concerns as they head to Munich. Kimpembe, who has not played since 19th April and hasn't been included in a matchday squad since 29th April, is part of the squad that has travelled to Germany. The Frenchman continues to struggle to recover from the Achilles Tendon injury that he suffered back in February 2023. Academy products Ibrahim Mbaye and Senny Mayulu have both been included. PSG full squad v Inter Milan Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Matvei Safonov, Arnau Tenas Advertisement Defenders: Nuno Mendes, Lucas Hernandez, Lucas Beraldo, Willian Pacho, Marquinhos, Presnel Kimpembe, Achraf Hakimi Midfielders: Senny Mayulu, Désiré Doué, Kang-in Lee, João Neves, Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz, Warren Zaïre-Emery Forwards: Bradley Barcola, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Gonçalo Ramos, Ousmane Dembélé, Ibrahim Mbaye GFFN | Luke Entwistle
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Presnel Kimpembe likely to miss the remainder of the season for PSG
Presnel Kimpembe likely to miss the remainder of the season for PSG After nearly two years away from the pitch, Presnel Kimpembe (29) will spend some more time on the sidelines once again. The Paris Saint-Germain defender is dealing with a right foot injury that will likely require him to miss several weeks, the club announced on Friday. Advertisement The 2018 World Cup winner with Les Bleus was unavailable for nearly two years after rupturing his Achilles tendon in late February 2023 during his side's 3-0 victory over arch-rivals Olympique de Marseille. In January of last year, he underwent surgery to repair that tendon and had only returned to the PSG lineup in February 2025, featuring in their 2-0 Coupe de France victory over Le Mans. The PSG vice-captain was on the substitutes' bench on Tuesday at the Emirates Stadium when his team defeated Arsenal 1-0 in the opening leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final tie. Kimpembe's earliest projected return is in mid-June when Les Parisiens travel to Miami for the Club World Cup. He has only featured in two Ligue 1 fixtures this season and has not played for France since 2022. Advertisement Kimpembe has won eight Ligue 1 titles for the club and was selected to the Ligue 1 Team of the Year for the 2020-21 campaign, when they finished second. In December 2023, while still recovering from his Achilles injury, he signed a contract extension to remain in Paris until 2026. He last played for Les Parisiens was on April 19, when he came on for Desiré Doué (19) for the final nine minutes of their 2-1 triumph over Le Havre AC. GFFN | Joel Lefevre
