Luis Enrique, the coach of Paris Saint-Germain, asserted that his team deserved to come out victorious against Newcastle United, despite settling for a 1-1 draw. He emphasized that playing in the playoffs is part of the nature of football in the UEFA Champions League.

The Spanish coach said the match was painful in terms of the result, explaining that his team missed a penalty and several clear chances. He added, "When you concede a goal in this way, it becomes difficult. We fell back a bit in the second half, but that's football."

Enrique spoke about the difficulty of the upcoming stage, considering that the playoff matches will be complicated due to the nature of the competition. He said, "We know what awaits us; the encounters will be tough because it's the Champions League, and we will work to be ready."

In his concluding remarks, the Paris Saint-Germain coach pointed out the strength of the competitors, expressing surprise at Newcastle's fourth-place ranking, and affirming that the team's matches were extremely challenging. He concluded by saying, "We are accustomed to difficulties; in fact, I love challenges and see them as the best preparation for what's to come."