Paris Saint-Germain won (2-2, then 4-3 on penalties) against Tottenham this Wednesday at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine as part of the 2025 European Super Cup. After the match, Parisian coach Luis Enrique spoke at a press conference.
Enrique: “It’s the injustice of football”
How did you feel in the 85th minute of play?
“I was tired, to be honest, I don’t think we deserved this trophy. There was a huge difference between us and Tottenham, who had already benefited from six weeks of training. That made a huge difference. We were very lucky to score two goals and win that penalty shootout. It’s the injustice of football. But I’m very happy for our fans who kept singing and cheering for their team.”
Enrique: “Tottenham had more preparation and they deserved better.”
“It’s normal to have this difference, because you need to train and prepare. It’s not just a technical aspect. I remember when I was a player, the first day I came back from vacation, I wondered what this sport is? Today, Tottenham had more preparation and they deserved better.”
Enrique: “The four substitutions were also beneficial.”
Did you lose hope at any point on the bench?
“I never lost hope. From the 80th minute onward, we were able to put pressure on them, get into their box and create danger. The four substitutions were also beneficial to get back into rhythm. I was very happy at that moment with what I saw from my players.”
What did you think of Lucas Chevalier’s performance today?
“I’m very happy with the way he finished the match. It was very important for him. I’m very happy with his performance, his reaction, and the character he showed. We always try to improve the team, but I think this first match was difficult for him. But he showed a lot of personality, which is what we expect at PSG.”
Enrique: “They played better than us in the first 81 minutes.”
What do you think of your team, which has shown from the start of the season that nothing is ever over?
“One of the keys last season for us was hope. Believing we can win every game even when we’re behind. Although I repeat, Tottenham deserve much more. They played better than us in the first 81 minutes, which shows that football is also very unfair.”
