Luis Enrique sends warning despite PSG victory over Chelsea
PSG delivered a powerful performance in Paris, but their manager refused to celebrate too early. After the match, he made it clear the job is far from finished.
A strong win, but feet firmly on the ground
Paris Saint-Germain took a major step toward the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals after defeating Chelsea 5-2 at the Parc des Princes. The French side produced a dominant attacking display and capitalized on defensive mistakes from the English club to build a significant advantage in the tie.
Despite the convincing result, Luis Enrique was careful not to show too much excitement afterward. The Spanish manager acknowledged the importance of the victory but insisted that his team still has room to improve.
Luis Enrique admits the team is not at its best
Speaking after the match, the Asturian coach praised his players’ effort while maintaining a realistic perspective on the team’s current level.
“We are not at our best moment, but we didn’t give up and we showed that we are a team that is alive,” said Luis Enrique following the win over Chelsea.
The PSG manager also admitted the match was more competitive than the scoreline might suggest, highlighting the attacking intentions of both sides.
An open match with constant chances
The game in Paris was intense from the opening minutes. Chelsea managed to respond at times to the attacking pressure from PSG, creating a match full of transitions and scoring opportunities.
However, the quality of the Parisian attack ultimately made the difference. Players such as Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé, Bradley Barcola, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia constantly troubled the English defense and helped PSG turn their chances into goals.
The approach for the return leg in London
Even with a three-goal advantage in the tie, Luis Enrique made it clear that his team will not change its philosophy in the second leg.
“Those who know me understand that I never go into a match trying to defend a result. We will go to London to win,” the Spanish coach explained.
For the PSG manager, focusing solely on protecting the advantage could be a dangerous approach, especially against a club like Chelsea, which still has the quality to fight its way back into the tie.
PSG aiming to defend its European crown
As the defending Champions League winners, Paris Saint-Germain entered the tournament with the ambition of repeating their historic triumph.
The victory against Chelsea represents an important step in that mission, but within the club there is full awareness that the job is not finished. With the return leg set to be played at Stamford Bridge, PSG will need another strong performance to confirm their place among Europe’s elite.
