Led in the first half hour, Paris Saint-Germain knew how to reverse the course of the match this Tuesday evening at the Parc des Princes. Faced with a team from Aston Villa well in place, the Parisians won 3-1 thanks to achievements signed gifted, KVaratskhelia and Nuno Mendes. A precious victory that places them ideally before returning to England.
Luis Enrique greets the collective state of mind
At the microphone of Canal+, Luis Enrique was satisfied with the overall performance of his team: “They were superior to them throughout the meeting. Football is sometimes cruel, they scored first, but we were exceptional in the finish. »»
The Spanish coach insisted on the resilience of his group:
“We have become specialists to overcome the negative situations. »»
Evening captain, Achraf Hakimi insisted on displayed solidarity: “We showed personality, we ran for each other. »» The Moroccan underlined continuity in work since the arrival of Luis Enrique, evoking “A collective force that makes us stronger every week”.
Luis Enrique reveals his plan for the return: 'no calculations'
A return to Birmingham to negotiate well
The achievements of Doué and Kvaratskhelia, magnificent in their execution, made the minds. But then again, Hakimi wanted to temper: “Yes, these are great actions, but it is above all the collective that makes the difference. »» The Parisian intensity stifled the hopes of an English return in the second period.
If the advance is precious, Luis Enrique remains cautious : “The best way to keep qualification is to attack, attack, attack. »» The Spaniard knows that the return match will be difficult, but says he is confident: “Tonight, the team has shown the good face. In Birmingham, it will be necessary to redo the same match. »»
