PSG/Arsenal – Luis Enrique admits he was ‘very unfair’ to Zaïre-Emery | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain won on penalties (1-1 after regulation time, 4-3 on penalties) against Arsenal (PSG/Arsenal highlights) this Saturday at the Puskas Arena in Budapest in the final of the 2025-2026 Champions League. After this victory, Paris coach Luis Enrique spoke at a press conference. 

Enrique: “we produced a very high-level final”

With this title you become PSG’s most decorated coach, how do you feel?

“The feeling is only positive. We are living a dream. I am very happy. But I would like to point out that today we were unfair to Warren. He deserved to play in this final. He showed a tremendous amount of character. He accepted my decision and for me it was very unfair. But in the minutes he played, he showed that he was very professional. I wanted to underline that. Then we produced a very high-level final, against one of the most difficult opponents.

Scoring in the opening minutes was the perfect plan for them. The first half was difficult, but we improved in the second half. It was very difficult against that low block. This back-to-back was incredible and very hard. Our supporters were incredible as well.”

Last year you said you wanted to win the second star, what do you say tonight?

“It’s clear that we have goals to prepare for, but we have time. Last year we made history. We had the Club World Cup and after that it was very difficult. Most of the players will join their national teams for the World Cup, but my staff and I are going to enjoy the holidays. We are happy to have ambitions worthy of this club, this city and our supporters.”

Enrique: “I wanted to prepare for this shootout very calmly.”

How did you decide on the penalty takers for the shootout?

“As always, we choose from the 8 real penalty takers who are the best prepared. I wanted to prepare for this shootout very calmly.”

This final was played at 6 p.m., did that change the way you prepared for the match?

“We always have to adapt to different circumstances. We must always be ready, regardless of whether we are the better team. Today, we showed that even if Arsenal had a better team, even in different circumstances and with a goal behind, we always fight until the very last minute.”

You have won everything with this team, do you want to keep the same squad next season?

“It’s a new chapter. We are going to follow the same path. It is very difficult to find the right players for our team. We are going to analyze things, especially after this match, to prepare for the future. We need to change certain things, but we are European champions for the second year in a row so ‘piano piano’”

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