She is there, she is beautiful, majestic and she stands in front of the supporters of PSG And from Inter Milan who came to Munich to live the best day of their lives. The XXL reproduction of the cup with the big ears which sits in the Bavarian city Olympic park housing the stadium where OM had raised it in 1993recalls the immensity of the moment, the unique character of this meeting that everyone dreams at the start of the season and which really takes shape this weekend.
Yes, this time we are there, really, and after three weeks of waiting, Paris finally faces her destiny and has an appointment with the story on Saturday evening at l’Allianz Arena. “It is a unique chance to live this moment,” says a member of the PSG delegation. We know, potentially, that it will not happen immediately. You have to take advantage of it. »»
An observation fully shared by Ousmane Dembélé Who wants to savor the present moment and simply like. “It’s exceptional to be here. We take this final with seriousness but also a lot of joy, notes the top Parisian scorer. We will have to contain your emotions, play with calm and smile. »»
The playground is also ideal. We did not wait for this pretty and hot sunny day at the end of May to know that Germany was a real football country, but Munich has, as expected, honored the most prestigious club competitions which appear in multiple places in the city center.
“All my life I dreamed”
Champions Leaguethree words that give a smile and make Maxime’s eyes shine, crossed at the “Champions Festival”, a place where fans of the two camps can come together and have fun before this crazy deadline. A moment that seems both so close and so distant …
“My whole life I dreamed of it. Being there to live a final of the Champions League of my favorite club is just crazy, he slips, impatient. I still find it difficult to realize that we will be actors in this match that we are used to looking on TV. We will make the scope of the event tomorrow at the stadium. But the wait is endless, I count the hours with other Parisians crossed in the city. »»
This Friday afternoon, there were a few songs to the glory of the capital’s club in the Munich sky, on the side of the famous Marienplatz, while technicians were busy preparing the Königsplatz fan-zone intended on Saturday for the 18,000 PSG supporters, who rally in the Bavarian Bavar by car, train, because or plane.
They were only a small handful – we will still note the presence of a supporter from Singapore – to welcome the players of the players at 1:20 p.m. Luis Enrique At the Infinity Hotel & Conference, an establishment located in an industrial area. A conducive place to prepare for calm and serenity this final, as they have done since the beginning of the week.
Despite the greatness of the event, the Parisian group relaxed, sometimes hilarious, and serene has not changed anything to its habits: lunch at the hotel, Haie d’Honneur for Arnau Tenas, of which it was the birthday this Friday, and a classic training of match with ordinary exercises.
There were some aside here and there, Luis Enrique discussing long seconds with Ousmane Dembélé or Marquinhos During the session … before applauding them later at the end of their press conference, but the overall routine was the same.
“It’s crazy to be back in Munich”
The smiles displayed when treading the lawn of the Allianz Arena speaks volumes about this confidence tinged with pride in terms of the path traveled for several months. “It’s crazy to be back here when we think back to the lost match against Bayern in November,” said a close to the group.
In this last straight line, he will still have to manage these ultimate hours, as indecisive as they are delicious. “There are not many secrets: you have to eat well, sleep well, do the care. Speak with partners. These are details but everyone is ready, recalls Captain Marquinhos. You have to wait until the moment without putting too much pressure on yourself. I don’t want to let this opportunity pass. It takes a lot of effort to achieve this level. It is up to us to do what it takes to bring the trophy for supporters and our family. Paris is ready to burn with pleasure.
