Paris Saint-Germain beat RB Salzburg 0-3 this Tuesday at the Red Bull Arena as part of matchday 6 of the Champions League 2024-2025 league phase. After the match, Paris coach Luis Enrique spoke at a press conference. The Spaniard spoke of this important victory, which keeps PSG alive and confident in their chances of qualification.
Luis Enrique “I don’t think we were any better than we were against Atlético or PSV. Even worse.”
Is this victory a relief?
To be honest, I don’t think we were any better than we were against Atlético or PSV. Even worse. It’s the vagaries of soccer to draw with PSV, lose to Madrid and win today.
Why did you only introduce Désiré Doué at the end of the match?
As far as I’m concerned, he’s been very strong in his last three games. He’s improved the team’s performance. On Tuesday, he helped the team defensively and offensively, even though he didn’t come on as a number 9. As I’ve said from the outset, we have great confidence in him.
Luis Enrique: “There’s City now, a very small team”.
Doesn’t the victory make you feel better?
I don’t think we have the number of points we should have if you look at the figures and performances. I accept that there’s room for improvement, but this result certainly feels good.
It was important to score tonight, because for one goal you can be out of the Champions League. We could have scored more, but you have to go step by step. We have to take it one game at a time. City are a very small team now (irony), and we’ll do everything we can to win.
Luis Enrique “it’s a work of art.”
Are you getting closer to what you want to do with this team with the 3rd goal?
I think the third goal is a work of art, it shows how you can get away from high pressure. I repeat, it’s a work of art.
You say this match was a step down from those against PSV and Atlético Madrid?
To be 100% sure, I’d have to watch the match again. But I can say that it was no better. We weren’t better in terms of the number of chances or actions. That’s a statistic.
Luis Enrique: “It’s a different profile”.
Does Gonçalo Ramos change the way you play?
No, he doesn’t change our game. He’s a finisher, that’s clear. He gives continuity and that’s another profile.
Did you think victory would be so easy?
It wasn’t easy, despite our domination. The game was open until the second. We had to play a good game and play with intensity.
Luis Enrique “He brings other solutions to the team.”
Was Nuno Mendes freer offensively?
For his physical and technical qualities. He brings other solutions to the team, he has two profiles. He can both complete the triangle at the back and play up front. He brings a lot to the table offensively. Depending on the players, we adapt. He’s playing higher up at the moment. But that can change. It’s a good thing for us.”
