On the eve of the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Italian Atalanta in the first round of the group stage of the UEFA Champions League for the 2025/2026 season, the head coach of the Parisian team, Luis Enrique, held a press conference where he discussed his team's preparations, his aspirations for the new European season, and the importance of a strong start in the continental competition.

Regarding the match against Atalanta, Luis Enrique said: "Every match in the Champions League is difficult, and the feeling before it does not differ from the past; we are a team that loves to play football in our own way, and we eagerly look forward to the start of this competition because it gives us wonderful memories."

On Paris Saint-Germain's ambitions, he added: "We are the champions of Europe, and our goal is to win a second title to create more history for this club and this city, and that will be difficult, but we must be ambitious and always think about development; this is our mentality."

Regarding the possibility of winning the Champions League, he continued: "The first title in the Champions League is always the hardest; sometimes, players and fans do not feel capable of achieving it, but now we know that it is possible; we have the right mentality to continue improving and have a great season."

On the team's readiness and current situation, he confirmed: "The team is ready; at the beginning of the season, we lacked fluidity, which was natural, but our players quickly regained their level; we are now working at a very high level and striving to start the competition in the best possible way."

Regarding injuries, Enrique stated: "Despite the many injuries, I am proud of the team's mentality and its ability to overcome these circumstances; we have more confidence now compared to last season at this stage."

On facing Italian teams, he said: "Atalanta is a strong team with high quality, and they have recently changed their coach, so it will be difficult to predict how they will play; Italian teams are always tough to face, and we must be able to adapt to their style, which is what we excel at."

Concluding his statements, Luis Enrique said: "I hope every player develops on both the individual and collective levels; we have a group of outstanding players, and our goal now is to win the first match and achieve a strong start in our European journey."