Marquinhos: ‘PSG prepared to neutralise Inter threat’ | OneFootball

Marquinhos admits Paris Saint-Germain ‘prepared something’ to neutralise Inter’s attacking threat in the Champions League Final and have more mental strength than people realise.

It kicks off in Munich on Saturday May 31 at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT, 21.00 CET).

While many say that the French side are the favourites, it is worth noting that the Nerazzurri were also the underdogs when eliminating Bayern Munich and Barcelona.

“We worked really hard on our defending, but will not change our tactical system,” Marquinhos told Sky Sport Italia.

“We’ll try to annul their strikers, who are the core strength, but also the wingers that attack with pace. We prepared something, but I cannot tell you much about that…”

The former Roma defender is the only remaining player likely to start tomorrow for PSG who also featured in their 2020 Final defeat to Bayern Munich.

“I can assure you that we will not change our general approach that got us this far. I think it is going to be an entertaining game of football, with Inter and us both relying on our strengths.”

Marquinhos the veteran of Paris Saint-Germain

PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 07: Marquinhos of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates with team mates at full-time following the team’s victory and subsequent progression into the final after the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal FC at Parc des Princes on May 07, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

The Brazilian also spoke at a press conference in Munich and recognised the relative lack of experience in the Parisian team compared to Inter.

“Since Luis Enrique arrived, he has worked on our mentality and dealing with emotions over the full 90 minutes, as that is what allows us to get the results we want.

“When there have been difficult moments, we were always able to turn things around. We talked a lot this week and are ready for what Inter will do. We want to bring the trophy home.”

epa12132770 PSG players celebrater after winning the Coupe de France final soccer match between Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and Reims in Saint-Denis, near Paris, France, 24 May 2025. EPA-EFE/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON

Marquinhos has history in Italian football, as he was at Roma in 2012-13 before the €31.4m transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.

In that time, PSG have spent huge amounts of money without being able to secure the Champions League.

“I am a veteran here now, I adore this team and it is wonderful to be a part of it. We mustn’t pile too much pressure on the younger players, but keep a balance.

“We know the strengths that Inter bring to the pitch and they analysed us too, so it’s about focusing on the details.

“This is an opportunity to write history for this club and it is also a second chance for me. We’ll have to give the performance of a lifetime.”