Luis Enrique: Surprising Flamengo-PSG comparison after Club World Cup | OneFootball

What did Luis Enrique, PSG (FRA) coach, say about Flamengo?

Flamengo and PSG (FRA) played a World Cup-worthy final, which was decided only by penalties. After the French team's triumph, coach Luis Enrique made a point of showering praise on Mengão and, moreover, put the Rubro-Negro on the same level as the Parisian club.

— Flamengo is a top club in Brazilian football, which plays the same way we do, always looking for the ball, no matter the defense. I think it's one of the best teams we've ever played against –, said Luis Enrique in a press conference this Friday (19).

HOW WAS THE FLAMENGO VS PSG GAME IN THE WORLD CUP FINAL?

PSG was Flamengo's opponent in the World Cup final, in Doha, Qatar. In regular time, the teams drew 1-1, with the result holding through both halves of extra time.

However, in the penalty shootout, Safanov was in inspired form and saved four of Flamengo's penalty kicks. Thus, PSG was crowned World Cup champion.

HOW DID FLAMENGO'S 2025 SEASON END?

Luis Enrique's praise only confirms the 'magical' year that Flamengo experienced in the 2025 season. Even without the World Cup title, the Rubro-Negro racked up great performances and trophies. Throughout the year, Mengão won the Supercopa do Brasil, the Carioca, the Libertadores da América, and the Brasileirão.

With the schedule of commitments finished, the Flamengo squad is now enjoying their vacation. The team does not yet have a set date to return to training in 2026. What is already known is that the under-20 team has started preseason at CT Ninho do Urubu, fully focused on the first rounds of the Carioca.

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