October 2nd 2024.
Luis Enrique was full of praise for Arsenal after their impressive 2-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. The Arsenal manager was quick to point out the team's physicality as a key factor in their victory, stating that they are one of the best aerial teams in Europe. The match saw Mikel Arteta's side secure their first win in the Champions League this season, with goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka in the first half.
On the other hand, PSG struggled to create any clear-cut chances at the Emirates Stadium and suffered their first defeat of the season. Luis Enrique admitted that his players had a tough time dealing with the pressure from Arteta's side, who were dominant in terms of intensity and pressure throughout the game. He said, "Our rivals tonight were much better in terms of intensity, in terms of pressure, they won every duel."
The PSG head coach also praised Arsenal's solid defensive display, which limited their attack and made it difficult for them to create opportunities. Luis Enrique pointed out that it's impossible to get a positive result if you can't win any duels on the pitch. He added, "From the first minute, Arsenal were superior to us in the game."
When asked about PSG's weakness from set-pieces against Arsenal, Luis Enrique explained that the first goal was not from a set-piece but from a cross. He also acknowledged Arsenal's strength in aerial duels, saying, "They had a bit of luck in the second goal, it was a fairly simple cross to deal with but it wasn't dealt with and the goal went in."
Reflecting on the overall performance, Luis Enrique emphasized that playing against a top team like Arsenal is always a challenge, especially away from home. He said, "They were better than us on the evening. I'm just saying the other team was better than us." He also added that the analysis of the game may change if they face Arsenal again later in the season.
As the conversation shifted towards the future, Luis Enrique concluded by saying that it's top-level football and anything can happen. He also praised Arsenal for their consistent performance over the last three seasons, stating that they have been one of the top teams in the world. He said, "We don't know if we're going to play Arsenal again this season, but the analysis I have today is not going to be the same if we play each other again throughout the season."
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