Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has underlined the importance of relentless concentration ahead of the return leg against Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League semi-final.
Though he got a good outcome away from home, the Spaniard argues the work is far from finished.
The start of a great dream
Following PSG’s outstanding away showing, Enrique praised the fans’ influence and the team’s energizing beginning.
“There was an incredible atmosphere inside the stadium, it was deafening, but we got off to a wonderful start and the early goal gave us a boost of confidence,” the manager said in his post match interview.
The first goal calmed the French outfit’s nerves and set the tone for a resilient and tactically disciplined showing from the Ligue 1 powerhouses.
Eyes fixed on home victory
Although the first-leg score gives the visiting side a little edge, the former Barcelona manager stressed that they are not relaxed.
“It is mission accomplished for this evening. But our objective is to win the second leg at home. With Arsenal we cannot let our guard down or be complacent because they can score quickly and we are back to square one.”
The Spaniard is keeping his team grounded and concentrated on finishing the work as the Parisians get ready to host their English counterparts at Parc des Princes.
What’s next?
In what could be a critical match, the 54-year-old emphasized the erratic nature of knockout football and urged his players to stay alert.
“Nothing is in the bag. We need to win when we are at home because Arsenal now have nothing to lose.”
Given the Ligue 1 team’s desire to secure their spot in the Champions League final, the second leg should be a fascinating drama. Fans should anticipate great intensity, tactical genius, and a fight of top clubs with everything on the line.
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