Luis Enrique

14Aug

By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

Ligue 1

Luis Enrique: PSG didn’t deserve to win Super Cup

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said his side "didn't deserve" to win the UEFA Super Cup after they produced a dramatic late rally to beat Tottenham Hotspur in a penalty shootout on Wednesday. Nuno Mendes converted the clinching spot kick in the shootout to complete a PSG comeback that looked unlikely when Tottenham held a 2-0 lead in the 85th minute of regulation in the annual match between the most recent winners of the Champions League and Europa League. And Luis Enrique said the contrasting fitness levels of the two teams was evident, with his side having only just resumed training following their run to the final of the Club World Cup last month. "For 80 minutes we didn't deserve that, I think Tottenham deserved to win the match because they were in form, they were training for...

Club World Cup: PSG coach Enrique seeks cutting edge for Seattle Sounders test

23Jun

By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

NEWS

Club World Cup: PSG coach Enrique seeks cutting edge for Seattle Sounders test

Luis Enrique head coach of PSG during the press conference ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group B match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Club Atletico de Madrid at Rose Bowl Stadium on June 14, 2025 in Pasadena, California. Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique urged his players to rediscover the ruthlessness and poise that allowed them to destroy Inter Milan 5-0 in the final of the Champions League and explode into the Club World Cup as they went through their final preparations for Monday night’s crucial game in the group stages against Seattle Sounders. Two weeks after thrashing Inter, PSG walloped Atletico Madrid 4-0 in Pasadena in their opening tie in the 32-team tournament in the United States. But PSG lost to Botafogo on 20 June as Atletico beat Seattle Sounders. PSG ...

PSG boss wary of Arsenal’s comeback ability

30Apr

By Silver Emmanuel8 Comments

Champions League

PSG boss wary of Arsenal’s comeback ability

LILLE, FRANCE - APRIL 1: PSG coach Luis Enrique speaks to the media during the post-match press conference following the French Cup semifinal football match between USL Dunkerque and Paris Saint Germain (PSG) at Stade Pierre Mauroy, Decathlon Arena on April 1, 2025 in Villeneuve d'Ascq near Lille, France. Luis Enrique warned his Paris Saint-Germain side not to let their guard down "for a second" at the Parc des Princes or they risk finding themselves back at square one in their Champions League semifinal against Arsenal. Ousmane Dembele's fourth-minute strike was enough to hand PSG control of the tie at the Emirates Stadium, but they may yet come to rue the pair of late misses from Bradley Barcola and Goncalo Ramos that cost them the chance to get out of sight in this tie. Certainly, ...

PSG’s Luis Enrique on Aston Villa: ‘We have never been dominated so much.’

16Apr

By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

Ligue 1

PSG’s Luis Enrique on Aston Villa: ‘We have never been dominated so much.’

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Luis Enrique manager / head coach of Paris Saint Germain celebrates with Joao Neves of Paris Saint Germain at full time during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Aston Villa FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Villa Park on April 15, 2025 in Birmingham, England. Paris Saint-Germain were left clinging on against Aston Villa in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final. Pre-match, Luis Enrique said that his PSG side had to be “prepared to suffer” and they did indeed suffer at Villa Park. Les Parisiens raced into a two-goal lead on the night to go 5-1 up on aggregate, however, they then proceeded to collapse. Ceding control of the match, Youri Tielemans got one back before half-time before John McGinn and...

PSG boss Enrique react to win over Le Mans in French Cup

5Feb

By Silver Emmanuel18 Comments

Ligue 1

PSG boss Enrique react to win over Le Mans in French Cup

Headcoach of Paris Saint Germain Luis ENRIQUE during the French Cup match between Le Mans and Paris Saint-Germain at Stade Marie-Marvingt on February 4, 2025 in Le Mans, France. Paris Saint-Germain earned a 2-0 victory over Le Mans in the Coupe de France Round of 16 on Tuesday night at Stade Marie-Marvingt. The opening goal came in the 25th minute, following a costly mistake in Le Mans’ build-up play. After receiving the ball from his goalkeeper, Alexandre Lauray attempted a short pass, but Gonçalo Ramos intercepted it. The ball quickly found its way to Désiré Doué, who took control and coolly slotted it past goalkeeper Ewan Hatfout with a right-footed shot. Bradley Barcola put the game beyond doubt in the 71st minute. He raced past the defenders to collect a long pass, cut inside the b...

PSG poor Stat Under Enrique After Draw to Auxerre

7Dec

By Silver Emmanuel6 Comments

Ligue 1

PSG poor Stat Under Enrique After Draw to Auxerre

Luis ENRIQUE head coach of PSG prior the Ligue 1 McDonald's match between Auxerre and Paris at Stade de L'Abbe-Deschamps on December 6, 2024 in Auxerre, France. Paris Saint-Germain and AJ Auxerre played to a 0-0 draw on Friday night at Stade de l’Abbé-Deschamps. While the match lacked goals, Donovan Léon delivered an outstanding performance in goal to frustrate PSG. PSG dominated the first half, registering seven shots on target compared to Auxerre’s one. Léon was the standout player, making four crucial saves to keep the visitors at bay, and the teams went into halftime still locked in a scoreless stalemate. In the second half, Léon continued to shine. The 32-year-old goalkeeper made seven more saves, frustrating Luis Enrique’s side. Despite PSG firing 18 shots, Léon stood firm, ensur...

Enrique: Don’t expect Dembélé to fill Mbappé void

22Sep

By Silver Emmanuel5 Comments

Ligue 1

Enrique: Don’t expect Dembélé to fill Mbappé void

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has been cautious about tipping Ousmane Dembélé as his team's next top scorer, saying it could be detrimental to his side. Dembélé's second-half strike in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Reims helped PSG maintain their unbeaten run in Ligue 1 and put him in the spotlight as the leading striker to fill the void left by Kylian Mbappé's move to Real Madrid. However, while praising the 27-year-old winger, who has four goals and two assists this season, the coach urged the team as a whole to improve so as not to put too much pressure on just one player. "We're not looking for a goal scorer, because if you put the pressure on Dembélé and then he doesn't score the goals you want him to score, we'll start with the problems," the coach told a news conference on Saturda...