Luis Enrique, the head coach of PSG, expressed his disappointment regarding Paris Saint-Germain’s wasted opportunities in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg match against Liverpool, which they lost 1-0 at home. Despite playing at Parc des Princes, the Ligue 1 leaders were clearly the more attacking team and controlled the majority of the game. Liverpool’s goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, played a crucial role, earning the Man of the Match award after making an impressive nine saves. Luis Enrique remarked to Canal+ that Liverpool’s goalkeeper was their best player.
The Spanish coach stated that there was no other way to interpret the game’s events. He insisted that PSG performed significantly better than Liverpool, emphasizing their dominance. However, he acknowledged that Liverpool ultimately won, which he deemed “very unfair.” This defeat marks PSG’s first since November 26, following a 1-0 away loss to FC Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Despite the setback, Luis Enrique conveyed pride in his team and players, seeing no negative aspects in their performance. He affirmed their determination for the second leg at Liverpool and insisted they would not surrender.
The return match between Liverpool and PSG is scheduled for next Tuesday at Anfield, with Liverpool holding a 1-0 lead on aggregate.