PSG/Arsenal – Luis Enrique’s strong words about his team | OneFootball

Luis Enrique, Paris Saint-Germain coach, spoke to CBS Sports Golazo after the penalty shootout victory (1-1 in regular time, 4-3 on penalties) over Arsenal (PSG/Arsenal highlights) this Saturday at the Puskas Arena in Budapest in the 2025-2026 Champions League final. 

Luis Enrique: “If we look at the whole season, I think we were a little ahead.”

Is it an even better feeling than last year?

Of course! It’s incredible. I spoke with Rafael Pol and asked him if he thought we were going to win again… When we put all our energy into it, that’s the most important thing. After that, the result matters less. Both teams deserved the trophy. But if we look at the whole season, I think we were a little ahead. We suffered a lot, we faced the best teams, and we deserve the trophy.

Is it hard to play against Arsenal? Did you try moving Doué around to find spaces? Were there other changes?

They tried to defend as well as possible, and they were lucky enough to score right at the start. It was very hard for us. They defended very well, very deep. We tried to find space. It was difficult, we were trailing. We were better in the second half, we created more chances. It was more balanced after the goal. I think we deserved to win.

Luis Enrique: “The most important thing is that the fans enjoy watching the team.”

When Mbappé left, you said the team would be stronger, and you made it happen. Some people confuse arrogance with confidence, what you are doing for French football is remarkable, we have rarely seen a team play with so much confidence?

There is a simple idea: we play football to enjoy ourselves. On the pitch, you have to choose quality players and play as well as possible. The most important thing is that the fans enjoy watching the team. Ours, but also the others.

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