PSG continued their solid run in the UEFA Champions League, achieving a resounding victory over Brest in the first leg of the play-offs.
With a dominant performance both individually and collectively, Luis Enrique’s team demonstrated their quality in all areas and practically sealed their qualification to the round of 16.
The main protagonists of the match were Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha, who shined with goals and an exceptional performance.
This makes it clear that the PSG squad is demonstrating a unique hierarchy, being more competitive than ever at present and wanting to go for everything this season.
Stade Brestois 29 coach Eric Roy praised PSG and Luis Enrique
The media praised PSG’s performance, but so did Brest coach Eric Roy himself, who in a press conference praised the quality of the Parisian team.
After the resounding defeat, the Brest coach acknowledged PSG’s superiority, assuring that the result was logical due to the difference in level between the two teams.
However, what drew the most attention were his words towards Luis Enrique, whom he praised for the way he has built such a competitive team.
“It must be incredible to coach this team,” said the Brest coach, highlighting the impressive performance of the midfield made up of Vitinha, Joao Neves and Fabián Ruiz.
According to the Brest coach, these three players seemed “omnipresent” on the field, occupying the spaces with extraordinary precision both in defence and attack.
The French coach also admitted that turning the tie around will be practically impossible, given the quality and solidity of PSG.
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Luis Enrique and his impact on PSG post-Kylian Mbappe
One of PSG’s strengths this season is their ability to remain competitive without Kylian Mbappé, as reported by the Parisinos newspaper.
Many believed that the departure of the French star would mean a drop in the team’s performance, but Luis Enrique has managed to strengthen several players, turning PSG into a more balanced and dynamic team.
Thanks to his tactical work, players such as Dembele, Vitinha and Joao Neves have taken a step forward and are being key in the season.
In fact, the great level of Ousmane Dembele has been one of the most talked about topics in recent days, with Luis Enrique highlighting his impact on the team.
