Vitinha reveals the formula behind Luis Enrique and PSG’s success

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·4 Mei 2026

Vitinha reveals the formula behind Luis Enrique and PSG’s success

Vitinha, the 26-year-old Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, spoke on UEFA’s official website a few days before Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich (Paris won the first leg 5-4). That match is not discussed, however, as the Portuguese player was instead invited to reflect on his Paris adventure, which began in 2022, coach Luis Enrique, and the special strength of his team.

Vitinha “what is even more important is what I have become and what I continue to become.”

“On his four years in Paris It would be a serious mistake if I had not grown and improved in many ways, and if I had not become a better person and a better player over these four years. If you ask me to compare the Vitinha of 2022 with the one I am today, I feel that I have developed in both respects, and I am happy about that. I treasure in my heart the trophies I have won with the club, but what is even more important is what I have become and what I continue to become, because it is a process. I feel very happy with everything I have become here, at Paris Saint-Germain. I hope to continue on this path and keep moving forward.

Vitinha “We do not only talk about football, and that is also a good thing.”

On Paris coach Luis Enrique Beyond his technical and tactical qualities as a coach, he is a fantastic person and I feel comfortable around him. We do not only talk about football, and that is also a good thing. He is someone very natural and normal, who is very straightforward with you. In our jobs as coaches and players, when you feel that the feedback is sincere and reflects what he thinks and feels about you, and what he expects from you, that is something really important. When you have a coach who not only gets results, but also convinces you to follow his football philosophy through the way he works every day, through the way we train together day after day, it is very unlikely that you would not appreciate him.

Vitinha “everyone thinks the same way and knows what they have to do.”

On the qualities of this Paris team Everyone knows what they have to do on the pitch, because our roles have been clearly defined. We have no doubts about what we need to do individually when we step onto the field. The best compliment I can give this team is that if one player is not feeling well or is absent, the team keeps moving forward. Any player who comes on will do the same thing, and sometimes even better. When I step onto the pitch, I believe and feel that we are all on the same wavelength. What defines a true team is when everyone thinks the same way and knows what they have to do.”

It is interesting to see that Vitinha especially highlights his development at PSG. There are titles, which he does not overlook, but it is clearly that progress which is especially pleasing in his eyes. That is understandable, because the Portuguese player has grown significantly both as a person and as a player since his arrival. That is what then leads him to win titles and allows him to play regularly for Portugal.

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The human side is also a key factor with Luis Enrique, who is very often recognized for his technical abilities. That should not be overlooked. But the difference is made in everyday life with the group, in discussions with the players, and in the ability to convey his philosophy. Not only for the game, but also for the life of the group. That is why we no longer see controversies at PSG, even though there could be frustration over playing time. The players accept the competition and know that everyone has a role to play during the season. Even if some may ultimately look for a more accessible starring role in big matches at another club.

What is more, Luis Enrique has managed to build a squad in which many players can change positions without altering the idea of the game or really lowering the quality. The group knows its mission well, and everyone is pushing for the collective. It is an admirable success, one to be savored. We know it cannot last forever, so we must fully enjoy this period at PSG. And hope that it lasts as long as possible, like Vitinha’s Paris adventure.

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