Lens/PSG – Luis Enrique on the defeat and the transfer window | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain lost 1-0 to Lens (Lens/PSG video highlights) this Sunday at the Stade Bollaert in the 2026 Trophée des Champions. After the match, PSG coach Luis Enrique spoke at the press conference. 

Luis Enrique: “I’m happy with the intensity and with what I saw, especially at this stage of the season.”

What was missing?

Finishing the chances we had going forward. For me, in my opinion, the tempo and everything I saw during this match were very positive. Especially the first half. When I think back to the last matches, I believe this is the one in which Lens created the least. I’m not happy with the result, but I also think we deserved more. I have to congratulate Lens, they played very well. But, I repeat, I really liked what I saw.

A wake-up call?

I saw a team that dominated the match, with moves full of mobility. What I saw pleased me. Football is incredible. They had two shots in the first half, and the missed shot became an assist. They have quality players, it’s always difficult. The atmosphere was magnificent, but we controlled all of that. It’s difficult to say that, to think that I’m happy, but I’m happy with the intensity and with what I saw, especially at this stage of the season.

In what areas was Lens better than you?

None! From what I saw during the match, we were superior. That’s normal. We’re a team more used to playing. With the atmosphere and everything they did, it’s a team that defends very well, but we controlled the match. We can improve, of course, and create clearer chances. But in the second half, I remember two very clear chances with Dembélé and Mendes in the penalty area. We played a very good match, but as for the result, we didn’t get the bit of luck we needed.

Luis Enrique: “I’ll talk about the transfer window when it’s over.”

How can this defeat be used?

What needs to be remembered is that it’s difficult to win trophies, to win matches, to win no matter what match it is. Judging or appreciating that is important. I have no doubt about what the team is doing, or about what the team is trying to improve.

Your choices were bold, we didn’t see Barcola or Mbaye, does that mean a departure?

I’ll talk about the transfer window when it’s over.

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