Paris Saint-Germain hosted Atalanta Bergamo at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday and won 4-0 in their opening match of the Champions League league stage. Following the match, Luis Enrique, the coach of the Parisian club, spoke to PSG TV to discuss his team’s performance.
Enrique: “We are happy; we clearly deserved the victory”
“This is the best way to start the competition. We enjoyed the support of our fans, and I think we played a very good match. We are happy; we clearly deserved the victory. I think we created many opportunities, and it wasn’t easy because Atalanta defended with three center backs against one striker, which is always difficult to overcome.”
Enrique: “We know what it means for our fans, for the club”
“This is the best way to prepare for the next match. We know what it means for our fans, for the club. We are happy to go to Marseille and we will try to win that match.”
The reigning world champions couldn’t have started their European campaign better. A resounding 4-0 victory, despite a reduced squad and a somewhat disjointed pre-season preparation, demonstrates that Luis Enrique’s team is still on the same winning trajectory that led them to the ultimate title.
We remember the difficulties this team faced at the start of their European campaign last year. With such high-level opponents this year, PSG cannot afford to drop points, especially at home. This first match sends a very clear message: PSG is still a force to be reckoned with, and the defending champions intend to repeat their success from last season.
