Paris Saint-Germain drew 1-1 against Newcastle this Wednesday at the Parc des Princes in Matchday 8 of the 2025-2026 Champions League. After this victory, PSG coach Luis Enrique spoke to Canal+ about the upcoming playoff against AS Monaco or Qarabag.
Luis Enrique: “The team deserved more.
Is it a problem that we have to go through the playoffs?
I don’t know, I have to wait and see, that’s football. Today, it’s a shame because the team deserved more. We missed a penalty, we missed chances. When you take the bus, it hurts, and we were a little less effective in the second half, that’s how it is. We know the playoffs are going to be difficult because it’s the Champions League. We’ll try to be ready.”
Luis Enrique: “This is the best preparation for the playoffs and the knockout stages.”
What do you think of the team’s momentum?
Today, it’s easy to misinterpret it, but I think our handling of it is correct. We deserved to win today, but it wasn’t easy. Newcastle is a Pot 4 team. Our group has been very difficult, but this is the best preparation for the playoffs and the knockout stages if we win them. We’re used to difficulties, and I like that.
