PSG v Monaco – Luis Enrique with strong words: "It'll get easier from here" | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain drew 2-2 against AS Monaco (video summary PSG/Monaco) this Wednesday at the Parc des Princes in the second leg of the 2025-2026 Champions League playoffs (5-4 on aggregate). After this victory, Parisian coach Luis Enrique spoke at a press conference. 

Enrique "We deserved this qualification but it was difficult"

Are you disappointed with your team's performance?

"We are not used to facing a team that plays like us. We usually have more precision. In the second half, we changed. We started it in the best possible way. We deserved this qualification but it was difficult. It was a tricky match because of the first leg result. When we lose precision, we lose our level. We must be happy with what we have done by overcoming the difficulty of the first half."

Does this match show the shortcomings of your team?

"If there's one team in the competition that had the worst group, it's us. If there's a team ready for what's next, it's us. We are ready for these matches. Of course, we want to improve, but there is an opponent. The next round will be easier against Barcelona or Chelsea."

Why were you nervous until the end of the match?

"Football is impossible to predict. We play with a numerical advantage, but on the last free-kick, there is no longer a numerical advantage. Their goalkeeper can even come up in such situations."

Enrique "We are lucky to play in front of these incredible supporters."

Did the expulsion make the qualification easier?

"I never talk about referees. The scenario is fantastic. The best in the world. We are lucky to play in front of these incredible supporters."

Do you prefer Chelsea or FC Barcelona?

"It's very easy: I want Chelsea or Barcelona. And I want to play the first match at home!"

Are you still paying for the poor summer preparation?

"Do the same thing. We are ready to face any team in any competition. There are three months of competition left, and we want to win all the competitions we play. It's a very difficult goal."

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