No need to support a club for 20 years to thrill in front of a historic match. “Here is Paris! », We hear echoing in the Parc des Princes. The few supporters already gathered around the Porte d'Auteuil stadium turn around in awe. Inside, around forty children proclaim their love for the club.
Paris can join the first Champions League final in its history, and this scenario is no doubt for the children drawn from among the 3,000 members of the Junior Club, the young supporters of Paris. "PSG will win with a goal from Marquinhos," said Enzo, 8 years old amateur of the Red and Blue from the cradle, as explained by his father Fabrice before kick-off. The budding tipster is right. 13 minutes of play and the ball touched by the Brazilian ended up in the net of Leipzig. We shout, we wave the distributed flags. Second goal and no longer any doubt: “Against Atalanta (from Bergamo) I was very stressed, but here we are going to the final! »Exclaims Clément, 8 years old.
The joy at the Parc des Princes after the goal of Marquinhos among the children of the invited supporters #PSGRBL pic.twitter.com/S8l1Ayb8Y1
- The Parisian - PSG (@le_Parisien_PSG) August 18, 2020On the occasion of this match, young PSG fans can return to the Park for the second time since the deconfinement on May 11. “We cannot organize all the events, nor welcome everyone because of the gauges. But today a screening is also organized next door for the children of the PSG foundation ( Editor's note: organization that works for underprivileged children ), ”explains Aymeric Mantoux, in charge of communication for the Parisian club.
"Who is your favorite player?" Mbappééééé! ”
The activities offered before the match do not seem to have tired the club's junior fans. We challenge each other on football quizzes, we wear the colors of the club on his face. One name comes up on everyone's lips: "Who is your favorite player?" Mbappééééé ”, cry the mini-supporters in heart. Ainhoa, 9, is delighted to see the number 7 holder.
PSG will know at the end of the Bayern-Lyon meeting, against which club the final will be played. But for Ainhoa no hesitation, it will be Bayern: “I don't want two French clubs in the final, just Paris,” she smiles.