It's the PSG DNA — Luis Enrique analyses victory over Emery's Villa

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It's the PSG DNA — Luis Enrique analyses victory over Emery's Villa

Faruq Ibrahim 22:51 - 09.04.2025

Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Enrique analysed their Champions League victory against Aston Villa.

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique praised his team's dominant display against Aston Villa.  

The Parisians beat their Premier League opponents 3-1 at the Parc des Princes, taking a huge first-leg advantage into the second leg in England next week. 

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What Enrique said 

Speaking after the match, Enrique said going behind jaded them after Morgan Rogers scored the opener. However, he praised their comeback, especially the late Nuno Mendes goal that ensured a two-goal advantage. 

"They scored that goal that felt a little difficult to accept but we just had to win that match and to score in the last minute was great for us and our confidence,” Enrique said, per the BBC. “We have to think about the second leg and it's going to be difficult for sure.

"It's important to believe in ourselves and the three goals were great, a lot of quality. We're very happy with the result. It will be difficult [at Villa Park] but we will try to play the same way - it's our DNA.

Paris Saint-Germain are one of the most entertaining teams in Europe. Asked why, Enrique said, "Well, they are all quality players with a lot of ambition. We try to win and fight every single match. Our supporters are great every single match. Today, it's a really nice day for us."

If PSG advances, the likelihood is that they will face another Premier League team in the semi-final, as Arsenal have a massive advantage from their first-leg clash against Real Madrid. 

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