Nasser Al-Khelaifi, President of Paris Saint-Germain, commented on the results of the Champions League draw for the 2025/2026 season, which placed the reigning champion in a strong group featuring several top clubs from the continent.

In his statements after the draw, Al-Khelaifi said: "This tournament is the best at the club level in the world, it includes the elite clubs, and the competition is always tough. We focus on each match individually until the end of the journey."

Regarding the anticipated clash against Barcelona, he noted: "I haven't spoken with Luis Enrique about this match, but it's a confrontation that everyone is looking forward to. It's a big match between two great clubs, we respect Barcelona a lot, and it's a great club, and we are also a big club."

The President of the Parisian club also emphasized the importance of thinking about the present, despite the previous achievement: "What happened last season is in the past; now we are thinking about this season. Confidence without work means nothing, and we must continue to focus and work hard."

Al-Khelaifi concluded his remarks by affirming the team's goal this season, pointing out that the path to retaining the title requires seriousness at every step.