Overview
- The Portuguese midfielder equalized at 45 and 53 minutes from open play and converted a 76th-minute penalty to complete his treble.
- The three goals came in his 171st competitive appearance for PSG, marking his first hat-trick after a career largely defined by control rather than scoring.
- PSG coach Luis Enrique lauded him as sensational, captain Marquinhos called him one of the best midfielders in the world who now dictates the team’s tempo, and defender Willian Pacho praised his reliability.
- Tottenham manager Thomas Frank hailed Vitinha as the best midfielder in the world and predicted he will be the next Ballon d’Or winner.
- Vitinha was named UEFA’s player of the match, earned a 9/10 from L’Équipe, lifted his season tally to 13 goal involvements across competitions, and vowed that the best is yet to come.