At a press conference, Vincent Kompany, coach of Bayern Munich, highlighted the significant evolution of Paris Saint-Germain this season. He welcomed the transformation of the club, which was once often unlucky, into a real European power. Kompany explained that he was following the PSG’s games closely and that he had noticed a notable improvement, notably by overcoming a “malediction” that had often prevented them from reaping the fruits of their domination. He pointed out that, despite their superiority, fate had often been played against them, but that this year they had finally managed to reverse this trend. Kompany, while acknowledging the strength of the PSG, expressed some distrust of this defending European champion team, noting that their past results did not always reflect the quality of their game.

In addition, Luis Eintrigue, the PSG coach, expressed his deep emotion and support for the tragic car accident that claimed the lives of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva. At a press conference before the quarter final of the World Cup of Clubs, Eintrigue paid tribute to the two footballers, highlighting the pain and shock felt by the entire football community, especially the Portuguese players of the PSG. He stressed the importance of supporting the family of the disappeared and accepting this tragedy.

Finally, Eintrigue denied any notion of revenge in the context of the quarter-final against Bayern Munich. While some might see this game as an opportunity to redeem themselves after their defeat in the Champions League phase, Eintrigue said his motivation was focused on qualifying for the next competition. He stressed that the past defeat should not affect their current state of mind and that they were fully focused on the next game.