Vitinha: PSG and Barcelona both want possession; expects a feast for the eyes

Paris Saint-Germain will face Barcelona in Matchday 3 of the Champions League group stage. Ahead of the match, PSG midfielder Vitinha spoke to the club's official program about the team's recent performance, the upcoming game against Barcelona, and his signature goal celebration. He stated that both teams want to control possession and will press high immediately after losing the ball, anticipating a high-level match from both sides.

Reporter: We're always very happy to have you in the studio. We just announced to our audience that you'd be joining us. Are you comfortable? Is the microphone in the right position?

Vitinha: It's good.

Reporter: You have the demeanor of a broadcaster; are you secretly a streamer in your private life?

Vitinha: Not at all.

Reporter: But the sound quality is absolutely perfect, very clear. Look at how skillfully he handles the microphone—it's so professional. Isn't he amazing? Look, the live comments are already calling you the GOAT. Viti, of course, we'd like to know the latest status of the team, especially with only 24 hours left until this big match. This week, you secured two incredibly intense and tough victories. How do you feel at this crucial stage?

Vitinha: Good, really good. To be honest, as you said, the first two games were tough battles, extremely difficult. Against Manchester City was very hard, and it wasn't easy at Strasbourg either; we didn't start well and had to fight hard to come back.

And now we have another highly anticipated big match. I think everyone is eagerly looking forward to it, expecting us to deliver a spectacular showdown. That's what it's all about—participating in this level of top-tier competition is a tremendous honor for a player like me.

Reporter: Let's talk more about the buzz for tomorrow's match. This Barcelona team is incredibly strong, as everyone can see. They've had a perfect start to this Champions League campaign, scoring many goals, and you've also scored a lot. What kind of contest does this predict?

Vitinha: I think all the elements for a top-tier match are in place. Of course, anything can happen on the field, but both teams are world-class, and both have many excellent players with strong individual abilities and talent.

So in some ways, it will be a bit like our match against Bayern Munich—I'm not saying the game will be exactly the same, but both teams are extremely eager to control possession throughout the match and will immediately press high after losing the ball. Therefore, we're looking forward to a high-level match that everyone will enjoy.

Reporter: Exactly. Our director Pierre also found a comment for us. Show us, Pierre, what is it? "Vitinha, the number 6 player on my local league team stole your celebration!" Haha!

Vitinha: Does he do it well? If he does it well, I strongly encourage everyone to do this celebration more often; I shouldn't be the only one doing it.

Reporter: It has become your signature move now.

Vitinha: Then I need to score more goals so that everyone can do the celebration more often.

Reporter: Then I really hope to see you do your headband celebration again tomorrow! I sincerely wish you score. Thank you very much, Viti! I wish you all the best with your upcoming press conference; there are so many reporters waiting for you outside.

Vitinha: Thank you all very much!

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