“This return match is undoubtedly more risky and uncertain” than the first leg (3-1 victory), estimated the coach of the Paris SG Luis Enrique on Monday on the day before (9 p.m.) of the quarter-final return of the Champions League against Aston Villa, in Birmingham.
“We saw Aston Villa play against the best Premier League teams in this stadium of Villa Park. There will probably be a higher defense, they will recover the match closer to our cages, “warned Luis Enrique at a press conference at the stadium.
“It’s a return match, probably more risky and uncertain, it will be a very intense and interesting match,” he added.
On the other hand, the Spaniard declared himself not impressed by the boiling atmosphere which risks weighing on his team: “It is always a pleasure to be competitive in a stadium steeped in history. We love playing football, our players are used to various stadiums. Above all, we hope that it will be a big match. It will not be a problem but a motivation. ”
According to him, “the key is maturity, forget everything about it and focus on play. Nothing is played, we expect to suffer, and if we are ready to suffer it means that we are ready” to qualify.
“We are preparing for all options, it’s an exciting competition, nothing to lose. There remains a second match that can change everything, there is in no case an excess of confidence, ”assured Luis Enrique.
And to recall: “The Champions League path is paved with eliminated favorite teams. The victory was deserved, now it’s a second story that begins. ”
