Joao Neves Reflects on PSG's Journey After Bayern Munich Victory

After Paris Saint-Germain's victory in the second leg of the Champions League semifinal against Bayern Munich (1-1) , the players gave their statements. PSG has once again qualified for the Champions League final after its resounding victory over Bayern Munich, following a two-match series of intense encounters. It is good to remember that in the first match, the semifinal first leg, fans around the world were left standing in their seats after an intense spectacle between the two teams, which ended 5-4.

It was a match labeled 'spectacular' for the ferocity of both teams in trying to score as many goals as possible in 90 minutes. Speaking to Canal+, midfielder Joao Neves gave his post-match statements, in which he was first asked about the feelings in the Parisian club's locker room after the victory. Neves described the locker room as one full of celebration, because everyone is very proud of the path they had to take to find themselves in the final for another year.

"We are celebrating, and I think it is a moment to celebrate, to be with our team, our family, with everyone who helped us get here," the Portuguese said. 😍 pic. twitter.

com/JmhOelj3Go — Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 6, 2026 The 21-year-old also commented that playing against Bayern was not easy at all, and since PSG is also a team that has known defeat, they are prepared for the upcoming match. Canal+ asked him whether the squad members encouraged each other when there were injuries or when matches were unsuccessful throughout the entire Champions League journey. He said, "Even with the injuries we have had, that means that all the players are ready to play, no matter how many minutes they play, and that is how you build a great team.