Paris Saint-Germain are set to face Arsenal in a high-stakes Champions League semi-final, and manager Luis Enrique is quietly confident that his team is ready for the challenge.
While PSG were beaten by Arsenal earlier in the group stage, Enrique believes the French giants have grown significantly since that encounter.
“We’ve matured over the season,” Enrique said in a press briefing. “That loss was a turning point. Since then, the team has developed greater balance, more defensive solidity, and sharper transitions in attack.”
PSG come into the game with relatively few injury concerns. The squad has been stable for weeks, with Enrique able to field a consistent starting XI.
The only real decision lies on the right wing, where he must choose between the energetic Desire Doue and the pacey Bradley Barcola.
Despite a recent Ligue 1 slip-up against Nice, morale remains high. Dembele is in the form of his life, and players like Vitinha and João Neves have stepped up in midfield. The back line, marshalled by Marquinhos has shown resilience when tested.
The pressure is on for PSG, a club still chasing its first Champions League title.
But with experience, firepower, and Enrique’s tactical nuances, the French side knows they have what it takes to beat Arsenal and go all the way. This clash has all the makings of a classic European tie.
