According to reports, Paris Saint-Germain officially advanced to the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League. Despite a surprising but painless 3-2 defeat in the second leg of the quarterfinals against Aston Villa at Villa Park, the French team celebrated their progression after a 3-1 victory in the first leg at Parc des Princes.

Marquinhos spoke to Canal+ after the match about the result and the semifinal qualification: “I’ve been through tough moments, so I should enjoy this one. This team shows its true values. We wanted to deliver a complete performance, but after leading 2-0, our intensity dropped. The Champions League is decided in the details.”

On PSG’s growth, he added: “This team is evolving, but there’s always room for improvement. We have a demanding coach, and we’ll analyze our mistakes to correct them for the semifinals. It’s really tough. Teams in such competitions always rely on their goalkeepers in key moments. Donnarumma is proving his worth more and more in goal. We truly need a great goalkeeper, and he’s showing his real value.”