Paris, France.
Brazilian Neymar was “happy” to qualify for the Champions League semi-finals after beating Bayern Munich and said Paris Saint-Germain are now a “big” one that does not settle for less. than with reaching this stage.
“I am very happy despite the defeat against one of the best teams in the world. We have a great team, we have eliminated the European champion, both teams have been respected, now we are in the semifinals, we need to work harder, improve more “, the Brazilian pointed out on RMC Sport television.
“We have shown that we are a united team, we talked a lot on the field, we are well organized, I think we have managed to be very competitive, we all work hard and run a lot,” added Neymar, chosen best player of the match.
“We had a lot of chances, which we narrowly missed, but the most important thing is that I am very happy with the classification,” said the Brazilian, who crashed two balls against the posts.
HIS FUTURE
Finally, Neymar did not escape the microphones without answering about his future. “Staying in Paris? PSG is a great team that doesn’t settle for little, and at least the semi-finals are guaranteed. Now we are in the semi-finals and we dream big after eliminating the European champions,” he has sentenced.
Later, in statements to the Brazilian channel TNT Sports, Neymar referred to the incident he had with Joshua Kimmich in the celebration for the past: “It was not a provocation, I celebrated with Leo (Paredes). to be at Kimmich’s front. He said their team was better, they were going to pass, they were already in the semifinals. “
“But as they say: you can sing to the woman all night, but someone comes and in five minutes takes you to your wife,” he added with a laugh.
For the star of Canarinha and PSG, “the message we have to send we sent last year, last season, when we reached the final, we played a good game against Bayern, which then , for me, if it was the best team in the league, but this year I didn’t see it that way.
“So much so that I told my teammates during the draw that I wanted to face Bayern. They said not to say that, to really talk, and Bayern fell. We needed that, we needed to prove to ourselves that we could (win), and we proved it. “
HAPPY IN PARIS
One of the questions surrounding Neymar is whether or not he will continue in the French championship, which expires in June 2022 and has not yet renewed it.
“For me there is no discussion, it is obvious that I feel very comfortable, at home, here at Paris Saint-Germain. I feel happier than I was before,” he said with conviction.
On the other hand, his teammate Di María said that this classification in ‘semis’ is “everyone’s merit”. “We work very hard, every day and every training we are focused, we have all achieved it together, it is a great merit of the club, team and coaching staff. I hope to be able to continue on this path,” he said.