PSG v Bayern: Luis Enrique on key factors, Dembélé, Marquinhos, Mayulu | OneFootball

Tuesday, during the 4th day of the 2025-2026 Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain (1st) will face Bayern Munich (2nd) at Parc des Princes (kick-off at 9 PM, broadcast on Canal+). On the eve of this match, Parisian coach Luis Enrique answered several questions in a press conference.

Luis Enrique "It's an attractive and motivating match for both teams."

Will tomorrow's result show which is the best team at the moment?

To know that, we will have to wait until the end of the season. That will show which is the best team in Europe. We need to see how many trophies each team wins. Right now, it's clear, they are very strong. They have won the last 15 matches. We know the difficulty of the match, we are ready and motivated to win it.

At the Club World Cup, it was very intense: how to avoid red cards this time?

There will be similar situations to last time, with a lot of intensity, the same game principles. It's an attractive and motivating match for both teams.

Have you seen Bayern's progress, what is striking? Are you impressed by the tactical work?

If we talk about results, it's incredible. We know the difficulty of winning 3-4 consecutive matches. 15 matches, it's incredible. There is a lot of merit. But for tomorrow, at Parc des Princes, with our supporters, this atmosphere at every match, we have confidence to seek to improve our performance and overcome their pressure. I think it will be a match like this summer.

Luis Enrique "He will play, of course. He is ready for the competition. Tomorrow, we will decide how long."

Can Ousmane Dembélé be a starter?

No risk, with any player. But Ousmane is in the conditions. He has done all the training sessions these last two weeks, he has played. He is improving his physical condition. He will play, of course. He is ready for the competition. Tomorrow, we will decide how long.

How to prevent Bayern from scoring?

Our behavior doesn't change. If we only talk about the 3 Champions League matches, they have scored one less goal than us. That's the positive point of this press conference. They will have to be asked how they will stop the team that has scored one more goal (laughs). I'm joking, it will take a great defensive and offensive performance to win.

Luis Enrique "He is a true leader, I am very happy to have him and I hope he stays for a long time."

How do you choose the captain? How is Marquinhos as a captain?

It's the players who choose the captain. It's up to them to answer. But I think Marquinhos, we saw that everyone celebrated their captain after the Champions League victory. There is no doubt about Marquinhos' level and he is a wonderful person. He is a true leader, I am very happy to have him and I hope he stays for a long time.

The match is not decisive, is it more of a test?

Do we need to evaluate our team? I don't think so. We deserve to have a bit of confidence. It's important to win tomorrow, for the 3 points, for our draw which is the toughest in the competition, but because we want to be competitive in every match. It's important to enjoy with our supporters.

Luis Enrique "Bayern will not change their style of play. Neither will we."

How decisive or important is this match?

All matches are important, but I think our schedule is very intense, difficult. We need to win points as soon as possible. We did it in 3 matches, we want to do the same tomorrow.

What are the key points for tomorrow?

It's obvious that this kind of match will be balanced, Bayern will not change their style of play. Neither will we, in fact, we will do even more because we will be at home. I think we can overcome the pressing and make an impact. They can also strike hard. There won't be a big difference. There are details, that's what makes football and we need to control them. The one who knows how to do it will make the difference. These are two teams that play their football to the fullest. I hope the supporters will have a great time.

Luis Enrique "We must know how to do things in different ways."

How to remain unpredictable?

We need to change a lot of things. If we always do the same thing, then the opponent adapts. We must know how to do things in different ways. We are used to it. It's a condition that accompanies us. It's important to reach the same objective, but in a different way. I am confident, even if we can improve. I am happy with what I see, with our way.

What do you like about Mayulu?

He is a very important player for us, not only for his technical and physical qualities, but also for his mentality and his ability to play in different positions. This allows us to change things. He is still improving. I am very happy with what I see from him, like Zaïre-Emery and other players from the training.

Luis Enrique "I am excited to have a player like him in the team."

How can the determination shown against Nice serve tomorrow?

It's clear that you can value that. We will seek to improve in every important phase, especially creation and high pressing. The team that shows the most quality in these phases will dominate a bit more than the other.

A word on Ndjantou?

He is very strong, very surprising with his qualities and personality. I hope he will continue to improve, he is ready to help the team. I am excited to have a player like him in the team.

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