Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 this Tuesday at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of their 2025-2026 Champions League semi-final (the second leg is on Wednesday, May 6). Following the match, Luis Enrique, the Parisian club’s coach, spoke to PSG TV.
Luis Enrique: “We suffered throughout the match.”
“First of all, I can say that we are very happy because we won against a team that has only lost three matches since the start of the season. The beginning of the match was very difficult because they started the first half better than us.
Then we conceded that goal, and it was difficult to manage, but the team showed what it usually shows. It was incredible; in those moments of excitement, the stadium is perfect.” But you have to understand that you’re playing against one of the best teams in Europe, and it was tough. We won, we suffered throughout the match, and it will be the same in the second leg.
An exceptional match that lived up to all expectations between two teams that are currently the best in Europe. A match rich in emotion that will leave its mark on the minds of both Bavarian and Parisian fans. So, of course, there’s a slight regret that the capital club led 5-2 only to end up losing 5-4. The opportunity to qualify was significant, but Luis Enrique’s men had to settle for just a single goal tonight.
This leaves the possibility of another exceptional match. PSG will have to fight hard on the Munich pitch to secure another place in the final. But overall, the excitement is at its peak in front of such a footballing masterpiece, which should once again live up to expectations in the second leg.
