Luis Enrique is not one to mince his words. Having a habit of saying what he thinks whenever he wants, the Iberian coach is respected for his frankness. This is good, the Spanish technician had the opportunity to express himself freely this Monday during an interview granted to Movistar+. Asked about the elimination of FC Barcelona by PSG last year in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, the Parisian coach made some rather disconcerting remarks. Having played for Barça as a player and coach, the Gijon native has never hidden his love for the Blaugrana.
For this reason, eliminating the club culé last year was painful for the former coach of Spain: “The match against Barça was horrible. Coming home against the club that gave me the most as a player and as a coach, it was a horrible feeling for me, my children and my wife. I hope I don’t play against them again this season, I can’t imagine a final against Barça.» Words that could make people in the capital grind their teeth…
