A short but momentous victory! Facing the PFC’s neighbor, PSG picked up three precious points this Sunday evening in the fight for the title after a short success (2-1) thanks to goals from Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé, little seen in the first part of the season. After the match, Luis Enrique, the coach of the European champions, gave his analysis.
What assessment do you make of the evening?
LUIS HENRY. The results are clear: it was a difficult match as we expected. We had a good first half with lots of chances. We scored only one goal. In the second half, there were more problems and we made mistakes. The result is the most important for us. Starting 2026 with a victory is essential.
Does finding executives give you confidence?
It’s vital, important, to have the players back. Afterwards, you have to recover your technical and physical level. Over the next few weeks, I hope to get everyone back.
Are you happy to have found the real Ousmane Dembélé?
This is what we are waiting for. This is Ousmane’s best match this season. He has regained his level. It’s important to manage your minutes. We play a first title on Thursday. This is why he did not play the 90 minutes.
In the second half, was there a little deconcentration ?
I don’t know. I have to watch the match again. We weren’t pressing well. We had less control of the match. I am very demanding of my players.
How did you feel about this first derby since 1978 between the two clubs? ?
It was special. It was the first game of this year too. I hope to play more derbies in the future. We like having the PFC in Ligue 1.
