Paolillo expressed his emotions in an interview, saying, "At first, I was worried about Frattesi, then I was worried about myself because we were all taking a risk. The match was incredible, and no one can deny that Inter fully deserved this historic achievement. Every single player, from the first to the last, played their part."

He drew a parallel with a famous match in Italian football history, saying, "It was like Italy vs. Germany in 1982, a score of 4-3 that will be remembered forever."

Paolillo also praised Inter's coach, Simone Inzaghi, saying, "It's impossible to expect results like this, it shows the greatness of this team. Their character and technique are fantastic."

When asked about his preferred opponent in the final, Paolillo said, "I would prefer to face PSG, but I'm confident that Inter can beat both Arsenal and PSG. They are both strong teams, but I believe in this Inter team's ability to beat anyone."

He gave credit to Inzaghi for his role in creating a strong team, saying, "Inzaghi has given this team a great game, it's beautiful to watch, and it's a huge team. The credit goes to him, as well as Beppe Marotta, who chose Inzaghi and built this squad. You can see how united they are when they celebrate."