Luis Enrique had asked for personality, he obtained maturity. At the Emirates Stadium, facing an arsenal team renowned for its intensity, PSG responded with composure and solidarity (1-0). Far from getting carried away after the opening of the quick score signed DembĂ©lĂ©, Paris folded without breaking, in a match marked by long phases of resistance. “We showed the right mentality, the one we show every day”, said the Spanish coach on Canal+, visibly satisfied with the reaction of his men in a hostile context.
Luis Enrique greets the collective force of PSG
More than the result is the state of mind that won the Asturian technician. “The mentality and the ambition that this team is incredible”he insisted, while already projecting himself on the return match : “You will have to be ready, it will be tight. »» A tinged statement of prudence, especially since the DembĂ©lĂ© injury tarnishes the evening: “I don't know about Ousmane yet. But we are a real team, with or without him. The message is clear: it is the collective that will prevail.
On the players' side, the time is not excessive to Confiance. “It's not over”, In HartĂ© Vitinha, appointed man of the match. The Portuguese praised PSG's ability to adapt to a match without a total control of the ball : “We made a big match, even without dominating as usual. »» Same speech with Joao Neves, who talks about a group ” ready for anything ”, capable of suffering without ever denying his identity.
In the words of Gonçalo Ramos and Hakimi, the line is the same: humility, confidence and concentration. “We look at Arsenal in the eye,” said the Portuguese striker, while his Moroccan teammate recalled the evidence: “This is only the first round. »» Paris struck a big blow, but refuses to fall into the trap of autoosatisfaction.
