Kvaratskhelia injured but heroic: “We Georgians are warriors” after PSG’s European triumph

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Paris Saint-Germain striker, let his joy explode after winning his second consecutive Champions League in Parisian colors. PSG took the upper hand in a thrilling final against Arsenal (2-1 after a penalty shootout), after coming back from an unfavorable score during regulation time thanks to a decisive goal from Ousmane Dembélé.

“It’s really crazy. We feel incredible emotions,” Kvaratskhelia said with a smile to the UEFA microphones. “We are very proud to have won twice in a row. It's really difficult to achieve, but it was our goal, even after conceding an early goal from Arsenal. »

The former Napoli player also highlighted the Gunners' defensive solidity, making the comeback all the more impressive: “It was really difficult to come back against such a defense, but we found the solutions and won the trophy. I am really proud of myself and of the whole PSG team. Paris can be proud of us. Yes, we are very happy. »

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Despite a leg injury, visible at the end of the match, Kvaratskhelia remained on the field. He looks back on this episode: “Two days before the final, I trained and I fell. I hurt my hand and my leg, but you know, we Georgians are warriors: it wasn't a big problem. »

The striker also remembers the tension during the decisive penalty shootout, experienced from the sidelines: “It was really hard watching the penalties, but thank God we won. »

This second consecutive European title illustrates the resilience and collective strength of Paris Saint-Germain, supported by executives like Kvaratskhelia, ready to give everything, injuries or not, to take the club to the top.