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Luis Enrique reacts to PSG’s triumph over FC Espaly

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PSG had a difficult afternoon in the French Cup, where they faced FC Espaly, a team from the fifth division of France.

Despite dominating possession, Luis Enrique’s team was unable to impose its superiority and had to fight much harder than expected to take the victory by 2-4.

This match left a series of questions about the performance of PSG, who suffered more than many anticipated, with Presnel Kimpembe being a substitute.


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Luis Enrique praises FC Espaly and reinforces his focus on the future

Luis Enrique expressed his concerns with PSG, due to the match they experienced against FC Espaly full of surprises, but in the end they achieved victory.

The coach highlighted the rival team’s winning mentality, suggesting that, with the right approach, they could compete in Ligue 1.

The magic of the French Cup, where there are always surprises, is also highlighted not only in Luis Enrique’s statements, but also in the summary of the match shown on PSG’s official website.

I would like to congratulate Espaly against whom we had a difficult time. They were very well organised. In this round of the Coupe de France, many Ligue 1 teams were eliminated!

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Luis Enrique also acknowledged the difficulties his team faced and promised to work on the areas that need improvement for the upcoming matches.


The big challenge that awaits Luis Enrique with PSG

With victory in the French Cup already assured, PSG now have their sights set on a much bigger challenge: the match against Manchester City on January 22 in the UEFA Champions League.

This match, which will be played at the Parc des Princes, is crucial for PSG’s aspirations in the European competition.

With the obligation to win in order not to be eliminated in this new phase of the Champions League, PSG faces the pressure of proving that they really belong in Europe’s elite group.

While in Ligue 1, it has a much calmer path, where it is in first place, 9 points ahead of its runner-up Olympique de Marseille, with PSG having a total of 43 points, being the only undefeated team in the league.