Luis Enrique uses a new rugby tactic: unfamiliar techniques!

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·16. September 2025

Luis Enrique uses a new rugby tactic: unfamiliar techniques!

The Spanish never stop innovating.

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They say perfection has no ceiling—and even the crown of Europe’s finest isn’t enough to satisfy Luis Enrique’s relentless drive. The Paris Saint-Germain manager is always searching for new ways to sharpen his team’s edge, often looking beyond the world of football for innovative ideas.

A surprising idea from the Spaniard

In a surprising move during the clash against Lens, Enrique decided to watch the entire first half from an unusual vantage point: the press box.

Luis Enrique watched PSG's first half against Lens from the press box, then moved to the bench for the second. After the match, he said, “I always see rugby coaches with this different perspective, and I thought about doing that.” Spaniard playing chess not checkers 🧠
– Montag, 15. September 2025

Only after the break did he return to his familiar spot in the technical area. Later, he revealed that this unconventional tactic was borrowed from the playbook of rugby—and one he felt paid off handsomely.

For a long time, I’ve watched rugby coaches analyze matches from a different perspective. I like the opportunity to look for improvements. I wanted to observe the first half from the stands—it’s fantastic. Everything looks different. I can control everything.

🚨 Yesterday, Luis Enrique watched the first half against Lens from the press box and then, in the second, went down to the bench. 🗣️❗️ Luis Enrique: "For some time now, I've been watching rugby coaches who analyze matches from a very different perspective. I like the
– Montag, 15. September 2025

This is an intriguing option that I’ll use again in the future. After observing from above, you can conduct the halftime break perfectly, because you have a clear view of who performed well on the pitch. We get a lot of direct information.