PSG had to go all the way to the penalty shootout to overcome Flamengo in the Intercontinental Cup final (1-1, 2-1 on penalties).
After the match, Luis Enrique was keen to praise his opponent’s performance, describing Flamengo as “a very good team” and the game as “difficult,” while also highlighting the quality and mentality of his own players. The Parisian coach also congratulated Flamengo for their entire season.
A hard-fought final decided on penalties
“We had a very good first half, we controlled it well and managed to press our opponent, but after the penalty it became more balanced and more difficult. I have to congratulate Flamengo not only for today’s match, but also for their season,” said the Spanish coach.
The same sense of pride was shared within the PSG squad. Warren Zaïre-Emery, who started in the unusual role of right-back, emphasized the team’s collective spirit: “We came here to win. The coach gave us that mentality, the collective above all. It shows our strength.”
Hero of the penalty shootout, Matvey Safonov naturally received praise from his teammates. Nuno Mendes did not hide his admiration for the Russian goalkeeper, decisive with four saves: “We thanked him. He’s an incredible person, on and off the pitch.” PSG will wrap up its 2025 campaign on Saturday with a Coupe de France round of 32 match against Fontenay, before moving into 2026 with another trophy added to the cabinet.
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