PSG v Atalanta: Luis Enrique on performance, Neves, Mayulu, Marquinhos | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain secured a 4-0 victory against Atalanta (video summary PSG/Atalanta) this Wednesday at the Parc des Princes as part of the first day of the 2025-2026 Champions League. After this victory, Parisian coach Luis Enrique spoke at a press conference.

Enrique "It was difficult but we deserve the victory."

Do you have the same level as last season?

"That is not our intention, our intention was to play this first match which was very important for us. I think we played a very good match against a team that defends one-on-one, and it's always difficult. It was difficult but we deserve the victory."

It's an important week, with this Champions League match and the trip to Marseille, how do you approach this match?

"I watched the match yesterday and nothing. We know the importance of this match for our supporters. We know this rivalry. We are very happy to play this match, I hope we can play at our best level to try to win the match."

Enrique "When you start this competition, intensity and quality are the most important"

Do you have any news about Joao Neves?

"Nothing about Joao Neves, we are waiting for the tests. Tomorrow or the day after tomorrow we will have more information."

What did you like about your team tonight?

"What I like the most is the mentality. When you start this competition, intensity and quality are the most important. We overcame very high pressing and I think we played a very good match."

What do you appreciate about watching the first half from the stands?

"It's always better because you have more information. The view is better. It's much easier to see the identity and the way the opponent presses."

Enrique "We are on the path we started two years ago"

Against Marseille and Barcelona, do you plan to watch the first half from the stands?

"Away? No, I don't think it will be possible. I will stay down with my players."

What do you feel after such a successful match?

"It's our mentality, our ambition. It's the support of our fans. Playing in a wonderful stadium. We are on the path we started two years ago and it's wonderful. We can still improve."

Enrique "It's always nice to see a defender score a goal"

Why did you choose to start Senny Mayulu?

"We thought with Atalanta's high pressing, if we put the number 9 on Senny Mayulu, who can make deep runs and at the same time receive the ball and create superiority, I think it was very good for the team. We created a lot of situations. Then with Gonçalo Ramos, he was at a very high level as usual."

Marquinhos scored PSG's first European goal, is it symbolic?

"It's always nice to see a defender score a goal. Marquinhos has scored many goals with PSG. I am happy. He has this quality on set pieces."

Enrique "We are still in last year's form."

Do you think PSG has done its preparation and is ready for this season?

"I think we had few days of vacation and we are still in last year's form. We love playing football. We are at the beginning of the season, but we have to think positively."

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