In the 5th round of the Champions League group stage, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Tottenham Hotspur 5-3. After the game, Vitinha, who scored a hat-trick, accepted an interview.
Vitinha said: “This is the first time. Even scoring two goals is the first time (laughs). I’ve never scored two goals in a single game before.”
“It’s incredible. I think part of it is down to mindset. If you don’t think about scoring a lot, you probably won’t. You have to believe in yourself and give it your all. Of course, everything must be for the team’s benefit – never to the detriment of the group – but you have to trust yourself, be in the right positions, and feel that the ball will come to you.”
“In fact, I’m lucky to have scored these goals, and I’m extremely happy. I never thought I’d score three in one game. It’s great to score, but the team’s victory is more important. Coming from behind twice and turning it around with resilience is crucial. I’m so happy for myself and the team.”
“To be honest, I never imagined I could score a hat-trick. Maybe João Neves inspired me! But really, when things like this happen, you think: ‘Maybe I can do it too.’ It’s a bit of a mental thing. I’m very satisfied with the hat-trick, but more importantly, I’m proud of the team and the team spirit. With this atmosphere and the support of these incredible fans, we overcame difficulties again. I think we’re united as one at the Parc des Princes, forming a great team. Even when we were behind twice, they never stopped believing in us.”
