Paris Saint-Germain defeated Olympique de Marseille 5-0 this Sunday at the Parc des Princes in Matchday 21 of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season. After the match, PSG coach Luis Enrique spoke at a press conference.
Enrique: “We’ve never won 5-0 in a Classique. Our fans deserve it.”
Was it a perfect evening?
“Absolutely! Almost perfect! We started intensely and aggressively, both with and without the ball. We dominated Marseille, a very good team. The result shows a difference, but it was difficult. It’s a very important day for our fans. It’s historic. We’ve never won 5-0 in a Classique. Our fans deserve it.”
Did PSG send a message to Ligue 1 and Europe?
“No message.” If some people don’t know us, that’s not our problem. We’re a very consistent team. We can be effective or not. We’ve shown our individual and collective level. This is the best moment of the season. This match will give us confidence.
Was this PSG’s best performance this season?
“In Lisbon (2-1), we were incredible, but the result wasn’t good. We had a lot of chances and hit the post four times against Marseille, but we’ve done better this season.”
Enrique: “He’s very special, and that’s why he’s a Ballon d’Or winner.”
Is Ousmane Dembélé the barometer of this team?
“On Saturday, you asked me why he’s inconsistent! I like inconsistent players like Ousmane! He’s a different player with the ball, and he added to it here in Paris, without the ball. By pressing, by showing his level.” He is very special, and that’s why he won the Ballon d’Or.
Are you proud of your team?
“When you play a match like today, it’s very important for confidence. We’ve played some very good matches without being clinical. We can be more clear-headed. We’re continuing on the trajectory of last season, and the best part of the season is coming up. That’s very important in terms of confidence.”
Enrique: “It’s incredible to see fans of this caliber.”
Do you have a message for the fans?
“My assistants and I saw the tifos, and the level of the fans is impressive. It’s incredible, even though we’re used to it, incredible to see fans of this caliber. It’s a real pleasure to have them.”
Is Matvey Safonov the number one goalkeeper?
“I’m fortunate to have three very high-level goalkeepers. More than speaking individually, all three are ready to help the team.”
