Enrique: We Did Not Expect This Difference, and We Know Well Where We Want to Go
Spanish coach Luis Enrique, the manager of Paris Saint-Germain, spoke after his team's 3-0 victory over Chelsea in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16. He expressed his satisfaction with the performance and the manner in which the victory and qualification to the quarter-finals were achieved.
Enrique said: "The result is very positive for us, especially considering the way we achieved this victory. We controlled the match, and it was difficult to manage because the opponent needed to score."
He added, "We executed counterattacks at a very high level and scored early, which gave us the ability to control the match."
He explained: "Of course, I am proud. We did not expect this difference in the result."
He continued: "If we look back at the first leg, we were tied for the first 80 minutes, and in the last 10 minutes, we managed to take the lead."
He added: "In today's match, the key was managing different phases of play. When they pressed us, we maintained possession and exploited the spaces in counter-attacks."
He affirmed: "Engaging in this match in such a manner gives the team great confidence. It was wonderful to see our fans here, traveling with the team and enjoying themselves."
He added, "It's not just the result that matters, but the way we achieve victory. We clearly dominated the match, and I believe it was deserved."
He concluded: "We know the type of team we are, and we know well where we want to go."
Enrique said: "The result is very positive for us, especially considering the way we achieved this victory. We controlled the match, and it was difficult to manage because the opponent needed to score."
He added, "We executed counterattacks at a very high level and scored early, which gave us the ability to control the match."
He explained: "Of course, I am proud. We did not expect this difference in the result."
He continued: "If we look back at the first leg, we were tied for the first 80 minutes, and in the last 10 minutes, we managed to take the lead."
He added: "In today's match, the key was managing different phases of play. When they pressed us, we maintained possession and exploited the spaces in counter-attacks."
He affirmed: "Engaging in this match in such a manner gives the team great confidence. It was wonderful to see our fans here, traveling with the team and enjoying themselves."
He added, "It's not just the result that matters, but the way we achieve victory. We clearly dominated the match, and I believe it was deserved."
He concluded: "We know the type of team we are, and we know well where we want to go."