Liverpool/PSG – Luis Enrique opens up after reaching the semi-finals | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain won 0-2 against Liverpool (Liverpool/PSG highlights) this Tuesday at Anfield in the second leg of the 2025-2026 Champions League quarter-finals (0-4 on aggregate). After this victory, Paris coach Luis Enrique spoke at the press conference. 

Luis Enrique: “We showed what kind of team we are.”

Is it even sweeter to win after so much suffering?

“It’s an important match that showed the supporters of both teams two very good sides. We tried to control the match. It was very tight. We had some good moments. In the second half, they pressed harder. We showed what kind of team we are.”

This is the third time in a row that you’ve reached the semi-finals, what’s your recipe?

“The recipe is clear: we need to have luck. In this match, we were lucky not to concede a goal. It’s also a real pleasure to have players like these, to be at this club, and to have the incredible support of these fans. We’re very happy to enjoy this kind of match.”

Do you have any news on the injured players?

“It’s a knock for Doué. For Nuno, we’ll have to see tomorrow. We’ll need to see the results. We didn’t take any risks.”

Luis Enrique: “I’ve always said it’s a pleasure to have three goalkeepers like that.”

Are you satisfied with having chosen Safonov as the number one goalkeeper?

“As for Safonov, I’ve always said it’s a pleasure to have three goalkeepers like that. We’re showing what kind of team we are. It’s very important to be here, because it’s difficult after winning the Champions League.”

Does a great Champions League run depend on a great Ousmane Dembélé?

“He’s a very different player. A world-class player. We know his ability to defend. That’s what a team is like. I’m happy to see this mentality.”

Luis Enrique: “We can lose, but we’re always up to the level”

Is PSG stronger than last season?

“I don’t know. What I can say is the pleasure of knowing my team is up to the level no matter the opponent, no matter the stadium. After that, we can lose, but we’re always up to the level, with the mentality of being together.”

What did you feel when PSG lost control of the match?

“We can’t control those moments. I’m not allowed, like in basketball, to call a timeout to say be careful. My team takes risks. In the end, we were lucky, but we controlled what we could control thanks to the players and Safonov. We knew there would be spaces at the end. With the players we have, we know how to manage space well. Liverpool would have deserved to score.”

Do you have a preference between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich?

“Every time I give my preference, it’s the other team we end up getting. I’m going to watch our next opponent quietly in Paris with a beer.”

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