PSG stars meet with club ultras to gain extra motivation

A group of hardcore Paris Saint-Germain fans have met with a number of the club’s key players in a bid to provide extra motivation for their Champions League round of 16 second leg against Real Madrid.

Members of the Collectif Ultras Paris group chatted with captain Thiago Silva, Dani Alves, Marquinhos and Kylian Mbappe among others at the club’s Camp des Loges training base.

PSG have a lot of work to do in order to qualify for the quarter-finals after losing 3-1 at the Bernabeu. Supporters were quick to ensure their heroes were prepared though and called on other fans to ensure the atmosphere at Parc des Princes is as hostile as possible for Los Blancos.

They wanted to provide extra motivation for their Champions League clash with Real Madrid

‘We want the people of Madrid to feel what it is like to come to Paris,’ said one supporter.

‘We invite everyone to come to the stadium early with their jersey and scarf and to put on a great choreography and to boost our players.’ 

In a video posted by PSG, players can be seen discussing the fixture with the ultras in depth before sharing high-fives and handshakes in a show of unity.  

Members of the Collectif Ultras Paris group chatted with Marquinhos (right) among others

Thiago Silva listens on as fans remind players what is at stake in the return leg on March 6

PSG have work to do in order to qualify for the quarter-finals after losing 3-1 in the first leg

Real came from behind to gain an advantage in the Spanish capital with Cristiano Ronaldo once again the hero.

His penalty drew Real level after Adrien Rabiot’s opener, and he scored his 100th Champions League goal for the club with seven minutes to play, before Marcelo made it three late on.

The return leg against Real Madrid takes place on March 6 at Parc des Princes.