Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique described the 4-2 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad as “very, very tough” and stated that the result does not reflect the true quality of PSG in the group stage of the Champions League. Despite having led 3‑0 at half-time and having scored three goals in the first half, the French team could not maintain the advantage and ended up losing the match.
In his press conference, Enrique recalled that the start of the match was favorable for PSG, with a “great first half” in which the French team showed an offensive game and managed to score three times. However, City reacted strongly, equalizing the score and beating PSG in the second half. The coach pointed out that “it is not important to be the best at this moment in the competition”, stressing that the main objective is to win the European Cup and that the quality of the team is measured by its results, not by its position in the table.
The manager also highlighted the quality of Pep Guardiola's team, describing it as “incredible” and highlighting the way City organized and responded to PSG's attack. “We like to play these types of games,” Enrique commented, adding that the attitude and commitment of his players were the aspects that impressed him the most. Despite having scored three goals, PSG did not stop fighting and continued to press until the end of the match.
When asked if PSG had sent a message to Europe after the two group stage victories, Luis Enrique responded cautiously. "No. What message? The message is: the team that wins the European Cup is the one that counts," he said, indicating that the club's focus is on the competition and not on the table position. Furthermore, he acknowledged that the defeat was a stroke of luck, since “we could have conceded more goals.”
PSG will continue to face the challenges of the Champions League with the intention of consolidating its position in the group stage and advancing to the next round. The coach maintains confidence in his squad and the club's strategy, while the result against City will serve as a lesson for the next matches.