Nasser Al-Khelaïfi Delighted with PSG’s 7-0 Victory
Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, the president of Paris Saint-Germain, expressed his satisfaction following his team’s emphatic 7-0 victory over Brest on Wednesday at the Parc des Princes in the second leg of the Champions League qualifying play-offs.
"It was a great match for our club and another demonstration of the team project we’re building," Al-Khelaïfi said on the PSG website. "This is illustrated not only by the seven different goalscorers tonight, but also by the entire team’s performance. Once again, we played as a collective."
Seven different players found the back of the net for PSG in the dominant display: Kylian Mbappé (3), Julian Draxler, Layvin Kurzawa, Angel Di Maria, and Mauro Icardi.
Al-Khelaïfi also paid tribute to Brest, acknowledging their positive representation of French football.
"I would like to pay special tribute to Brest, who have done honor to France and French football in this Champions League campaign," he said. "President Le Saint, Yann (Kerdraon), Pascal (Robert), Grégory (Lorenzi), and the entire Brest team are building something for the long term and have always treated us very well. It was an honor for PSG to face a club that French football can be proud of on the pitch these past two weeks."
PSG’s victory secured their place in the Champions League group stage, where they will face either FC Barcelona or Liverpool in the round of 16.
Al-Khelaïfi Addresses Media Leaks
In recent days, Al-Khelaïfi has been at the center of media attention due to leaked reports following a heated meeting on July 14th regarding television rights. However, he did not shy away from addressing the issue during his post-match comments.
"Regarding the leaked reports, I want to make it clear that our priority is always to protect the interests of PSG and French football," Al-Khelaïfi stated. "We will continue to work closely with our partners to find the best possible solutions."
PSG’s Champions League Prospects
PSG’s progression to the Champions League group stage sets up an intriguing clash with either Barcelona or Liverpool. Al-Khelaïfi expressed confidence in his team’s ability to compete at the highest level.
"We know that we will face a very tough opponent in the round of 16," Al-Khelaïfi said. "But we have a strong squad, we are playing with great determination, and we believe we can achieve our goals."
Conclusion
Nasser Al-Khelaïfi’s satisfaction with PSG’s performance against Brest is a testament to the club’s progress under his leadership. The victory marks another step forward in PSG’s quest for domestic and European success. With a challenging matchup against Barcelona or Liverpool looming in the Champions League, the club’s ambition and determination will be put to the test once again.
