Key Takeaways
- Luis Enrique has defended the quality of defending in Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich.
- The Spanish coach says critics with poor opinions do not deserve respect.
- He called Bayern Munich the strongest opponent he has faced during his time at the French club.
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has hit back at critics of the team’s 5-4 win over Bayern Munich. The Spanish coach defended the quality of the nine-goal Champions League match.
Some people said the game was “too open” and showed poor defending. Enrique does not agree.
“That is life. People have opinions everywhere. You do not need to respect every opinion. If it is a bad opinion, you do not have to respect it,” he told reporters.
The PSG boss said most football fans enjoyed the attacking style. He revealed he spent five hours studying the match. Usually, he only needs three hours.
Enrique praised both teams for their defending. He mentioned Harry Kane and Ousmane Dembélé.
“Look at how Kane and Dembélé defended. Both players gave everything. Everything,” he said.
The coach called Bayern the strongest opponent he has faced at PSG. He said the German team showed great attacking spirit.
Enrique is not worried about conceding four goals. He is happy with the victory.
“We are going to Munich next week to win. But if we lose or draw, it will not be unfair,” he added.
The second leg will take place on Wednesday.