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Marquinhos calmly faced defeat. |
But instead of blaming or making excuses, captain Marquinhos chose to face it directly, with rare composure and sportsmanship . Speaking to DAZN immediately after the match, the Brazilian midfielder did not shy away from the truth.
“Chelsea did a good job of exploiting our tactical weaknesses. They made things difficult for us in the first half and it took us a while to react. Of course, this is something we need to improve. Teams will continue to analyse PSG, know what their strengths and weaknesses are, and we have to be at our best to overcome that,” said the PSG captain.
Unable to hide his admission, Marquinhos frankly praised his opponents: “Chelsea won the duels, especially in the first half - they were strong, aggressive and effective. We were not at 100%, and when you are not at your best, against an opponent like that, the result will clearly reflect.”
In a high-profile match like the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final, efficiency is key, according to Marquinhos. He cited victories against Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan, where PSG were not perfect but took advantage of the right moments. In contrast, against Chelsea, a lack of play in the first half caused the entire game to collapse.
However, what makes Marquinhos worthy of being a leader is his attitude after the match - not denying defeat, but also not letting it overshadow a brilliant season.
“We would have loved to bring this trophy back to Paris, but that’s football. We may not have the chance to play the Club World Cup again, but that doesn’t take away from the magical moments this season has brought. I believe the fans are still proud of the team. We played with character, without hiding, without breaking the rules – we fought with our own style of play,” the Brazilian centre-back stressed.
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Marquinhos admits Chelsea played better than PSG. |
PSG lost, but did not collapse. In defeat, they still maintained the spirit of a great team - something rarely seen in many big teams when falling into similar situations. And Marquinhos, with a mature statement, affirmed his leading role, not only in terms of expertise but also in spirit.
The truth is that defeat to Chelsea could be a “bitter pill” that helps PSG grow – both in their preparation and on-field performance. Marquinhos knows that, and he also knows that if this team wants to win major trophies consistently, they need to learn to fail – and then get back up stronger.
Chelsea gave PSG a “tactical lesson”. But PSG - with Marquinhos as its symbol - showed the character and pride of a team on the journey to assert itself among the world's giants.
The defeat will be analysed, but Marquinhos's spirit holding his head high probably said it all.
Source: https://znews.vn/marquinhos-diem-tinh-sau-cu-tat-tu-chelsea-post1568518.html
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