PSG v Atalanta: Riolo hails Luis Enrique’s incredible side

In partnership with

Parisfans.fr

·18 September 2025

PSG v Atalanta: Riolo hails Luis Enrique’s incredible side

Paris Saint-Germain claimed a 4-0 victory against Atalanta (video highlights PSG/Atalanta) this Wednesday at the Parc des Princes as part of the first matchday of the 2025-2026 Champions League. After this win, journalist Daniel Riolo took part in the post-match analysis on RMC Sport. He highlighted the quality of Parisian coach Luis Enrique’s team before discussing the choice not to start Gonçalo Ramos (24-year-old striker) but rather Senny Mayulu (19-year-old attacking midfielder). He was also impressed by Achraf Hakimi (26-year-old right-back).

Riolo: “Emphasize that it is impressive.”

“Maybe Atalanta is disappointing, nevertheless what PSG is doing, the number of runs, there are so many players ahead of the ball, with a desire to win it back, that it saves some runs. We’re not yet going to ask who can trouble this PSG, but we should emphasize that it is impressive. They know how to suffocate their opponent. They scored immediately through this pressing, with Marquinhos’ first goal illustrating a lot of things.”

Riolo: “We shouldn’t be surprised to see Mayulu.”

Ramos? Luis Enrique doesn’t want a classic number 9, he wants constant movement, someone who creates space for others. It’s good that he came on and scored, but it doesn’t change anything. We shouldn’t be surprised to see Mayulu. Hakimi, I’ve said it several times, but for me, he’s a superhuman. The way he alternates between national team and club… He plays all the time. Tonight again, he’s incredible, he never comes off.”

This is just a small detail, as Riolo’s opinion isn’t a crucial point in PSG’s life. However, seeing him be so complimentary is refreshing. Especially after having been so harsh with Paris and coach Luis Enrique. Less than a year ago, he was doing things almost randomly. It was borderline sabotage.

OneFootball Videos

We would just like a moment to recognize that the positional changes were part of building this exceptional collective, with movements that are very difficult for opponents to follow and that adapt to the opposing defense. The Parisian coach had his idea and worked towards it by sharing his confidence with the group. We should savor this, such a collective level is rare.

As for Ramos, it may be a blow for him not to start this match. But there is competition and Luis Enrique’s analysis. He explained that he wanted Mayulu’s mobility to break Atalanta’s pressing. It’s not impossible that the Portuguese striker will start this Sunday against Olympique de Marseille.

Hakimi too, of course, with his phenomenal athletic qualities that perfectly complement his tactical intelligence and technical precision. He is an exceptional player, and PSG can be delighted. Even if care must be taken not to overuse him. He was actually rested for Morocco’s second match. Which is appreciated.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.