Luis Enrique has admitted that he was a bit disappointed that Paris Saint-Germain didn’t score more goals, despite their dominant 2-0 victory over Liverpool on Wednesday.
The European champions dominated the clash from start to finish in the one-sided affair, but were unable to score more than twice in their Champions League quarter-final first leg clash.
Ousmane Dembele was the most guilty player on the night, missing several chances to score including a shock miss early in the second half.
Paris Saint-Germain ended the clash with 18 shots in total and six on target while Liverpool were unable to muster an attempt on target.
Reacting to the match, Enrique praised his side’s performance but was of the opinion that they could have ended the game with a bigger margin of victory.
“It’s a pity, clearly, we played very well and deserved more goals”, Enrique said.
“It’s the first time under Arne Slot that they have played with five defenders this season.”
Both sides met in the Champions League for a second consecutive season, although they met at the Round of 16 last season.
PSG won that encounter on penalties on their way to winning their maiden European crown and already have a big advantage heading into next week’s second leg.
Desire Doue opened the scoring with a deflected effort in the 11th minute, before Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added a second goal in the second half to seal a 2-0 win.
“We’re not going there to defend, that’s not in our mentality,” Luis Enrique added, referring to next week’s second leg.
“But we know there will be moments when we will suffer at Anfield. I know that, having been there many times as a player and a coach.”
Paris Saint-Germain will head into next Tuesday’s second leg encounter at Anfield, hoping to seal qualification to the semifinals where they will face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich.
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