The first was Marcelo, Real Madrid idol; defender revealed by Corinthians won his 34th title with the shirt of PSG
He won him on Saturday (31) the unprecedented title of winning 5-0 in the final played in Munich, Germany. It was the second decision of the French team in the history of the competition – the first had been in 2020, when he lost to Bayern Munich. With the victory, the defender became the second Brazilian to lift the Champions Cup as captain. The first was Marcelo in 2022 by Real Madrid. Another PSG Brazilian in the decision was defender Beraldo, also champion, but in the reserve bank.
The achievement crowned an almost perfect season for PSG, which won all the titles it played: Champions League, French Championship, French Cup and French League Cup. The team directed by also the first to become unbeaten champion of Ligue 1 – suffered the first defeat only after the title was guaranteed.
In the final, in Munich, the PSG opened the score early with goals from Hakimi and Doué at 12 and 20 minutes of the first half, respectively. In the second stage, Doué scored again on 18 minutes, followed by Kvaratskhelia at 28 and Mayulu at 41, closing the rout. It was the biggest goal difference ever recorded in a Champions League final.
With the title, Marquinhos consolidated its historical importance in the club. Absolute holder, the defender participated in 16 of PSG’s 17 games in the victorious campaign – was only out of the first leg against Aston Villa in the quarterfinals on suspension. He is also one of the only two remnants of the 2020 runner-up team alongside Kimpembe. This was the 34th cup conquered in France by defender revealed by Corinthians.
Posted by Felipe Dantas
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