Luis Enrique Under Pressure as PSG Faces Real Sociedad

PSG faces a crucial qualification match for the Champions League quarterfinals on Wednesday night against Real Sociedad. For Luis Enrique, it’s a high-stakes game.

Luis Enrique has a lot on the line. This match marks the turning point of PSG’s season: the return leg against Real Sociedad in the Champions League round of 16. Paris holds a two-goal lead, but caution is warranted, as comebacks are always challenging, both at home and away.

For Luis Enrique, things get even more complicated amidst the power struggle with Kylian Mbappé. The player has decided to leave, and the Spanish coach will have to make do without him in less critical matches. But will this affect the team dynamic? Has the group been impacted?

PSG needs to reach the quarterfinals

Officially, the two men have spoken and resolved their differences over the weekend after the Monaco-PSG match. However, Luis Enrique plans to bench Mbappé. Not on Wednesday night, but in Ligue 1, that will be the case. In the meantime, PSG aims for tranquility. “However, this discourse must be reflected on the field. For the coach, it was also important that it does not affect the group, especially as the end of the season promises to be exciting in many ways,” explains L’Equipe.

Nevertheless, if PSG gets eliminated, things could heat up for Luis Enrique. Winning the Champions League might not necessarily be PSG’s objective this season, but it would be a significant statement if the Spanish coach manages to reach the quarterfinals. Something that hasn’t happened… since 2021.