Luis Enrique: "Convey to my team the joy of playing in this final" | OneFootball

The Paris Saint-Germain coach spoke at a press conference ahead of the UEFA Champions League final against Inter Milan, scheduled for 21:00 on Saturday 31 May at the Munich Football Arena. Excerpts.

The opponent

'Every team does things differently and emphasises certain aspects of the game. We all know Inter's competitive spirit, and we know Italian football. They are a very complete team that play the ball well. And when they don't have the ball, they defend very well. Inter are a team with very clear leaders. We're not going to change anything in the way we attack or defend, but we'll have to adapt to the characteristics of each opponent.'

Preparing for the match

'It has been a very difficult journey, with some really high-level matches since the very beginning of the competition. We're used to playing these kinds of matches, and I think that can be a strength for us. Now we'll try to take to the pitch with our best weapons. It's a final. We've prepared for it, and we'll try to draw the game towards areas where we consider ourselves to be better. We'll see what tomorrow brings.'

The shape of the match

'When a team retreats into its own half, it's automatically very difficult because there's little space and a lot of density. We're used to playing against teams like that. The problem is that Inter have a lot of very good players, both defensively and offensively. That's why they reached the final two years ago. We'll have to adapt in real time depending on how the game unfolds.'

Harmony

'The chemistry within the squad is the same as it has been since last season. I have an exceptional squad that I've got on very well with since my first day here. I haven't changed anything since then.'

The benefit of experience

'I have ten more years of experience than I did when I was last involved in a Champions League final. I've been able to work hard over the years. I try to convey to my team the joy of playing in this final. I think we're ready, just like Inter. We'll do our best to play a good final and, of course, win it.'

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