Luis Enrique's disconcerting exit before Atlético Madrid clash

This Wednesday, PSG is surely playing its European future in the Champions League. Authors of a complicated start to the season on the European scene with only one victory in three C1 matches, the Parisians are struggling to convince and their complicated upcoming schedule could play tricks on them in the future. To avoid any future hassles, the residents of the Parc des Princes would be inspired to win this Wednesday against Atlético de Madrid in front of their home crowd. A meeting which promises to be difficult against Colchoneros capable of causing problems for any team in Europe.

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Remaining in a frustrating draw against PSV Eindhoven in Paris two weeks ago (1-1), Achraf Hakimi's teammates no longer have the right to make mistakes after a simple victory against Girona (1-0). ) and a crushing defeat on the Arsenal pitch (2-0). Facing Atlético de Madrid, whom they will face for the first time in their history on the European scene, the Parisians will also have to dispel persistent doubts about their game. Sometimes singled out, Luis Enrique is also accused of not being able to correct the ineffectiveness of his team in the Champions League. Even if the reigning French champion gets a lot of opportunities, he struggles to realize all his opportunities.

The match against Atlético de Madrid is not decisive for PSG according to Luis Enrique

A recurring flaw which leads some to believe that PSG would have two faces: one in Ligue 1, the other in the Champions League. However, Luis Enrique fiercely denied this hypothesis, explaining that he was fully satisfied with his team's performance in Europe: “I think we have the same face and the same ideas as in the championship. The competitions are different and the LDC is better. If I refer to my team's facets of play, I am satisfied. We are one of the best teams statistically on offense and defense. I would sign to repeat the stats against Girona and PSG. We will just have to change the result because the victory was deserved. (…) Are we going to score more goals? It's another context. We work every week to improve our efficiency but as a coach, I want the same statistics as against PSV or Girona. We cannot say: we are going to buy a player who scores so many goals, we do with our team and the players who are best placed to complete an action.

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And even if Luis Enrique wants the same control as in previous European matches, he will now have to win so as not to jeopardize all his chances of seeing the adventure continue in C1. To do this, we will have to win against Atlético de Madrid this Wednesday, especially with an unfriendly schedule thereafter with matches against Bayern Munich and Manchester City. However, Luis Enrique doesn't really see it that way: the Iberian coach says that the match against the Matelassiers will not be decisive. “The feeling is almost the same. There is optimism and confidence going into this match. We want to come away clearly with the three points. Tomorrow's match? It's not decisive. Either team that loses tomorrow and wins the other four matches will qualify without any worries. Don't you agree? Tomorrow, if PSG or Atlético lose, they will qualify for the 24 easily if they win the other 4 matches to come. So no, it's not a decisive match. It’s important for us and for them, that’s clear. But if we look at the calendar, ours is more difficult, but who knows what will happen in football? For tomorrow’s match, everyone is ready.” It now remains to be seen this Wednesday at the Parc des Princes.

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