Neymar Explains Champions League Lore Ahead of PSG vs Inter Final

Neymar: "Oh, nothing, it was very calm for me. In the first final, I slept with my mother and my son the night before the match, woke up, went to the game, and we won the title. As for the other final, it was during the pandemic, so we stayed at the hotel, rested, went to the match, then met with the family, but unfortunately, we lost in the second final."

Neymar on the Champions League competition

Soccer fans know the importance of the Champions League, and many wonder if the players feel the lore of the competition before a big game in the tournament. 

Neymar speaks on what it means to play in the Champions League, a competition many players wish to win.

Neymar: "It’s a unique feeling, an unmatched sensation. One of the best tournaments in the world, and to be there and live this experience is truly amazing. I think it’s hard to explain the feeling when you hear the anthem, when you’re listening to a match in the Champions League. It’s amazing, truly amazing. Anyone who’s had the chance to play in it knows exactly what I’m talking about."

PSG and Inter Milan Stars on UCL Final

PSG star Ousmane Dembele is on the verge of becoming the main candidate to win the Ballon d'Or. With a Champions League trophy this season, Dembele could win this prestigious award.

But the final means more to him on the collective side. When asked about potentially winning the Ballon d'Or award later this year, the French star spoke about what the final means to the team.

Ousmane Dembele: "I'm not thinking about that [Ballon d'Or award]. The most important thing is winning the Champions League. I'm focused on the team, not individual awards."

Inter striker Lautaro Martinez has experience in playing for important trophies in soccer. The Argentine star still has not won the Champions League trophy in his career, and he dreams of lifting it with Inter Milan, proving the importance of this trophy.

Lautaro Martinez: "It’s true, I’ve won many important things, a World Cup, the Copa América, several trophies with Inter. The Champions League is the one I’m missing, and it’s a very important goal. I’m happy, proud, and excited to play another final. We’ll try to play the perfect match.”