PSG/Lens: Kimpembe on Champions League, Luis Enrique speaks out

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·15 settembre 2025

PSG/Lens: Kimpembe on Champions League, Luis Enrique speaks out

Paris Saint-Germain faced RC Lens this Sunday (2-0 video summary here) in the 4th round of Ligue 1. On the sidelines of the match, Luis Enrique, coach of the capital club, spoke to PSG TV about this victory, marred by injuries. The Spanish coach also mentioned the tribute paid to Presnel Kimpembe, a 30-year-old defender, who is leaving the club after more than eleven years of good and loyal service.

Enrique "I think we took advantage of this match to dedicate this victory to him."

"We talked before the match about many different and difficult situations, but I think the team deserved the victory. Presko? It's always special for all the fans and all the players. I think we took advantage of this match to dedicate this victory to him. He has been very important for the club, for the fans, for his teammates. He has always helped the club and I am happy for him, I wish him the best."

Enrique "We have to wait for the tests to know the extent of these injuries."

What's next for the week? The Champions League is coming, it's a special moment. We know the difficulty of this competition, but, at the same time, we are calm and hope to have a good match for our debut. We tried today to change players to give the minutes each player needs, but it was difficult because there were three injured players. We have to wait for the tests to know the extent of these injuries."

A significant victory for PSG, but costly as Luis Enrique lost three of his players this Sunday. Two days before the Champions League, this is obviously very bad news even if the unavailability of each player still needs to be assessed. Winning was still important for PSG in order to maintain the distance already present with its main title competitors.

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The afternoon was crowned by the tribute to Presnel Kimpembe. Trained at PSG, the Titi spent all of his eleven professional years within the Parisian club. His departure comes after this magnificent Champions League victory last May, a perfect way to end for the Titi.

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