Overview
- The 25-year-old midfielder scored in the 45th, 53rd and 76th minutes, finishing from the penalty spot to complete the hat-trick as PSG came from behind twice at the Parc des Princes.
- Vitinha described a belief-driven, psychological shift as key to his scoring burst, saying he had never even scored two in a game before this night.
- Tottenham manager Thomas Frank called him the best midfielder in the world and tipped him as the next Ballon d'Or winner, while PSG boss Luis Enrique labeled him world class.
- Former PSG and France midfielder Blaise Matuidi praised the performance as exceptional, saying Vitinha has no limits and could emulate Luka Modric by winning the Ballon d'Or.
- The victory moved PSG to 12 points in the Champions League league phase, keeping them in a strong position for a direct last-16 berth as they turn to Ligue 1 matches against Monaco and then Rennes.