Paris Saint-Germain will host Liverpool from the English Premier League at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. At a press conference, Vitinha stated that the players are ready for the match and will fight for victory.

In the earlier Ligue 1 match, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Toulouse 2-1 after goals from Dembele and Gonzalo Ramos, successfully extending their lead at the top of the standings and boosting the players' confidence.

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha said, "The atmosphere in the team is fantastic. We all enjoy playing important matches like the Champions League, which is a game that every player is eager to participate in. We remain focused, are aware of the threat from our opponents, and are well-prepared for this important match."

“Everyone knows football well enough to know that there are no favorites in this kind of game. Liverpool is a great team with excellent players, and anything can happen. It’s a two-legged tie, one at the Parc des Princes and one at Liverpool. We know we will give 100%. One thing is for sure, we will fight for victory because that has always been our goal.”

Speaking about his teammates' performance, Vitinha said, "Dembele has always been a leader, and he was just like last season. When you see his performance on the field and what he brings to the team, you can see that he transmits that influence to all his teammates. Since winning the Ballon d'Or, he has become even more of a leader, but it's natural for him. He knows how to speak up when needed; he's a true leader."

“I’ve been very lucky this season, without any physical problems. I hope this continues, but some things are beyond our control. We will do our best to recover and take care of our bodies, but every player is different. But there’s no doubt that I’ve also had an element of luck.”

In last season's Champions League encounter, Paris Saint-Germain lost to Liverpool at home in the first leg of the round of 16, but eliminated Slaughter's team on penalties at Anfield.

Vitinha said, "Those were two very exciting matches, both at the Parc des Princes and Anfield, and both were very difficult for both teams. I remember we played very well in the first leg and created a lot of chances."

“We were a little disappointed with the loss then, but we hope to show that performance again and replicate our performance in the first leg because we really played very well. We certainly hope for a different result this time. A lot can happen in a year, so this season will be very different.”

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