PSG’s Luis Enrique Dismisses Praise for Aston Villa Manager Unai Emery

Paris Saint-Germain narrowly advanced to the Champions League semi-finals after a tense match against Aston Villa. Despite losing 3-2 on the night, PSG progressed with a 5-4 aggregate score. Following the game, PSG manager Luis Enrique had some surprising comments about his counterpart, Unai Emery.

PSG initially took a commanding 2-0 lead, extending their aggregate advantage to 5-1. However, Aston Villa mounted a remarkable comeback, scoring three unanswered goals through Tielemans, McGinn, and Konsa. The English side came close to forcing extra time but ultimately fell short.

In the post-match press conference, Luis Enrique acknowledged the match’s intensity, stating, “It was a game that met all expectations.” He also admitted, “I don’t think we’ve ever been dominated to this extent before.”

When asked about Emery’s achievements with Aston Villa, Luis Enrique surprisingly deflected praise from his compatriot. He responded, “Well… no. I deserve as much recognition as him, as do all other Spanish managers worldwide who are promoting our ideas. What matters to us is competing.”

This unexpected response highlights the competitive nature between the two Spanish coaches, even as they both continue to make their mark on European football.