Luis Enrique: “Not always normal to play this kind of team from the 32nd finals”

Trophy holder, Paris Saint-Germain had a cold sweat in Pas-de-Calais to get through this first round of the Coupe de France. At a press conference, Luis Enrique was satisfied with the qualification.

In a first act largely dominated by PSG, the players from the Capital had difficulty disrupting the RC Lens defensive block. “It’s a very difficult first half. We faced a team that was very physically ready. We had a good half and they played well too”underlines the Paris SG coach.

Safonov, the specialist

At the end of the 90 minutes, the Lensois and the Parisians were still back to back after a goal from Abdukodir Khusanov on the Sang et Or side and a goal from Gonçalo Ramos on the PSG side. So, the fateful penalty shootout is presented. If the first six shots were successful. The Parisian goalkeeper, Matvey Safonov then came into action by stopping the strikes of Mbala Nzola and Andy Diouf. “This is a situation that could be expected. We had to be ready to face him, especially when we play 90 minutes away. It was a possibility and Saforov prepared. He’s an exercise specialist”explains Luis Enrique.

Thanks to its goalkeeper, PSG therefore eliminates RC Lens on penalties. “We are very happy to have won this meeting, because we suffered. It's not always normal to play this kind of team in the 32nd finals. It could have been a Cup final, but we are very happy to pass this round”rejoices the Spanish coach.