PSG head coach Luis Enrique made a surprising statement after the Champions League final victory. In the match at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, the Parisians secured the European title after a 1-1 draw following 120 minutes, winning 4-3 on penalties. However, the Spanish tactician did not hide his dissatisfaction with the quality of the game. This is reported by Goal.com .
In the post-match press conference, Luis Enrique emphasized that the game was very difficult. "I watched the penalty shootout calmly. It was a very tough and painful match. To be honest, neither team deserved to win today. But when I analyze our hard work throughout the season, we deserved to lift the Champions League trophy for the second time," the coach said.
The final was rich in tactical battles. Arsenal, led by Mikel Arteta, set up a deep defensive block, limiting PSG's attacking movements. Luis Enrique admitted that he struggled to break through the opponent's defense in the first half, but changes after the break paid off. A missed penalty by Arsenal defender Gabriel secured the title for the Parisians.
Despite the coach's humility, PSG midfielder Joao Neves expressed a sharper opinion about the opponent's tactics. According to him, Arsenal recorded a record-low possession of just 24.7 percent during the game. "We deserved to win today because only PSG wanted to play football on the pitch," the 21-year-old added.
Having won the prestigious trophy for the second consecutive time, Luis Enrique is now planning time to celebrate and rest with the team. The players will head to their national teams. PSG will spend this summer in high spirits as the kings of Europe.
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