Champions League: Luis Enrique praises Barça ahead of the clash

On the eve of the Champions League meeting between PSG and FC Barcelona, Luis Enrique praised his opponent in a press conference, mentioning 'two clubs with a formidable playing identity'.

Luis Enrique, joueur de football

Photo: Lluís from Sabadell (Barcelona), España — CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (new window)

Paris Saint-Germain host FC Barcelona this Tuesday evening, on the occasion of the third matchday of the Champions League. On the eve of this encounter, Parisian coach Luis Enrique faced the media, as reported by Foot National.

A strong tribute to the opponent

Luis Enrique heaped praise on his future opponent, mentioning 'two clubs with a formidable playing identity'. He says he is ready for a high-level duel against a team he appreciates. According to Metrópoles, the Spanish coach spoke before this European fixture, without however revealing his tactical plans.

A shared past with Barça

Maxifoot points out that Luis Enrique has already crossed paths with FC Barcelona in the Champions League. A little over two years ago, PSG eliminated the Catalan club in the quarter-finals, with scores of 3-2 and 1-4. This memory adds a special dimension to this new meeting between the two teams.

A highly anticipated top clash

This match promises to be one of the highlights of this group stage. The two sides, accustomed to great European nights, will look to gain the upper hand in their group. Luis Enrique, who knows the Barcelona house well for having been its coach, measures the stakes of this confrontation.

Sources

  1. MaxifootBarça : Luis Enrique félicite Flick (new window)maxifoot.fr
  2. MetrópolesLuis Enrique elogia o Barcelona antes de confronto pela Champions League (new window)metropoles.com
  3. Foot National« Deux clubs avec une identité de jeu formidable » : Luis Enrique s’attend à du lourd face à Barcelone (new window)foot-national.com