PSG v Tottenham: Luis Enrique on win, injustice and Chevalier | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain won (2-2, then 4-3 on penalties) against Tottenham (video highlights PSG/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 the press conference.

Enrique: “It’s the injustice of football”

What was your feeling in the 85th minute of the game?

“I was tired, to be honest I don’t think we deserve this trophy. There was a huge difference between us and Tottenham, who already had six weeks of training. That made a huge difference. We were very lucky to score two goals and win the penalty shootout. It’s the injustice of football. But I’m very happy for our supporters who never stopped singing and pushing their team.”

Enrique: “Tottenham had more preparation and they deserved better.”

“It’s normal to have this kind of gap, because you need to train, to prepare. It’s not just about the technical aspect. I remember when I was a player, the first day back from vacation, I would ask myself, what is this sport? 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, we were able to put pressure on them, get into their box and create danger. The four substitutions were also beneficial to bring back some rhythm. I was very happy at that moment with what I saw from my players.”

Enrique: “He showed a lot of personality”

What did you think of Lucas Chevalier’s match 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, with the reaction and 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 during the first 81 minutes”

What do you think of your team showing from the start of the season that nothing is ever over?

“One of the keys to last season for us was hope. Believing that we can win every match even when we’re behind. Even if I repeat, Tottenham deserves much more. They played better than us during the first 81 minutes, which shows that football is also very unfair.”

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