Luis Enrique Hails 'Incredible' PSG Team

PSG coach Luis Enrique praises his team's mentality after Ousmane Dembele's goal secures a 1-0 win over Arsenal in the Champions League semi-final. Read more.

Luis Enrique praised his “incredible” team after Ousmane Dembele's early goal secured a 1-0 win over Arsenal in the Champions League semi-final first leg.

Despite the victory, Enrique warned against complacency ahead of next week's return match. He highlighted the team's strong mentality, saying it brought him great pleasure as coach. The win gave PSG a slender advantage, with Dembele's goal proving the difference between the two sides.

“I can't complain because it was a game with a lot of strong emotions,” Luis Enrique said when asked if he regretted Ramos not converting his late opportunity.

“It is difficult to play in that atmosphere, which was incredible. I think the goal early in the game was important for our confidence and I am happy because you can win or lose a game, but the mentality and ambition that our team shows is incredible.”

A draw at home next Wednesday, May 7, will suffice for PSG to reach the Champions League final, marking their second appearance in the competition's history.

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“The players will not get carried away,” insisted Luis Enrique, who won the Champions League as coach of Barcelona in 2015.

“They know how difficult it is to win a game like this. We need to try to control our emotions, and play our game in front of our supporters, make the most of the strength they give us. It will be tight, but we will be ready.”

PSG hopes Ousmane Dembele will be fit for the second leg after he was substituted in the second half.

Dembele has been in exceptional form, scoring 33 goals this season, including 28 since mid-December. His goal against Arsenal showcased his skill, finishing a fine assist from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after a strong run.

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“I don't know if he will be ready. If Ousmane can play it's better, but we will still have a proper team even if he can't play,” added Luis Enrique.

“It is about the team above all. It is a great result and it was a great collective performance. We showed the desire we have to get to the final,” said playmaker Vitinha.