Speaking at a press conference ahead of Tuesday night’s Champions League semi-final clash against Bayern Munich, Luis Enrique showed great composure—and complete confidence in his squad.
Luis Enrique firmly believes it. PSG is going to secure that second Champions League final. The Spanish coach first highlighted the current momentum of his squad, nearly at full strength: “All the players are ready except Quentin Ndjantou. It’s the magic of the Champions League that fuels the players’ desire. We are in a very good moment.”
A Balance Between Attack and Defense Will Be Crucial
Highly ambitious, Luis Enrique did not hesitate to express his confidence ahead of this clash: “In terms of what we show, there is no team better than us.” While acknowledging the quality of the opposition, he believes Paris has what it takes to compete: “These are the two best teams in Europe.”
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For him, the key is clear: “If there are teams that attack very well, you need to know how to defend… and that will be the key.” A balance he considers essential at this level. True to his style, the former Barcelona coach also added a touch of humor regarding his choices: “I’ll pick by lottery,” he joked about his midfield, before clarifying that “the best players to win” will be selected.
He also sought to ease the pressure surrounding the match: “When you play a Champions League semi-final, you don’t need to motivate… it’s the opposite, you need to calm things down.” Asked about Vincent Kompany, he was full of praise: “He is a top-level coach… I particularly like attacking coaches, and he is one of them.” Finally, regarding the pursuit of another Champions League title, his perspective has evolved: “The first time, it was a relief. Now, it’s a different story—a motivation.”
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