Paris defeated Barcelona not by physical fitness, but by "mind" - Enrique s domineering response after the game

In the early morning of October 2, Paris Saint-Germain reversed Barcelona 2-1 away in the second round of the Champions League group stage, achieving two consecutive victories at the beginning. Although several main players were absent due to injuries before the game and conceded the goal first away, Paris completed the comeback with excellent adjustments and efficient counterattacks in the second half. After the game, coach Louis Enrique emphasized that this victory did not depend on physical fitness or physical advantages, but came from tactical wisdom and psychological resilience.

"We did encounter difficulties at the beginning of the game," Enrique said at the post-match press conference. "Barcelona has top players, and they have a high possession rate in the first 20 minutes, making it difficult for us to get back the ball. But once we equalize the score, the confidence of the whole team comes back. We played very well in the second half."

When asked whether to reverse with the physical advantage, Enrique decisively denied: "If you think we win by physical fitness, you are wrong. In fact, we are one of the teams in Europe with the least training preparations for the new season. People always say we win by body and strength, but this is not in line with the facts. The real key lies in mind, discipline and on-the-spot response."

In this game, many offensive core members of Paris, such as Dembele, Kvaratsheria, Douai, etc., were absent due to injuries, but young players stood up. Mayulu and Gonzalo Ramos made contributions respectively, especially the latter scored a final goal in stoppage time, demonstrating the team's deep lineup reserve and tactical execution.

Enrique is proud of the performance of the young players: "I am very happy to see these young people perform at such a high level in such an important game. They are not only learning, but also conquering fans with performance. Our schedule is very intensive and our opponents are strong, but it is important that every player is ready to go into the game with the highest mental state and determination - we did it tonight."

He also emphasized that no matter who wears the Paris ball Yi, attitude and investment are uncompromising bottom lines: "It doesn't matter who plays. The key is that when they step on the court, the fighting spirit and efforts they show are impeccable. Winning at the Camp Nou is never easy. You must know how to control the situation and deal with pressure."

Enrique also took the previous European Super Cup reversal to Tottenham as an example to illustrate the team's resilience in adversity: "We were not optimistic about that game at that time, but we reversed the situation in the last 10 minutes. This is how football is, The key is to persevere until the last moment. This victory will not change anything. Barcelona, ​​like us, are strong contenders for the Champions League championship this season. "

In contrast, Barcelona coach Hans Flick accepted the loss calmly: "We lost today, we must admit that Paris performed better. Football is like this, we are disappointed, and the fans are not happy. We played well in the first half, but in the second half, fatigue and fighting spirit declined. "

"If we did every link well, we should have won the game, but obviously we didn't. The whole team needs to do better in defense, running, using space and possession. Look at the Parisian players, each of them is eager to touch the ball and know how to use gaps - this is where we need to learn and improve."

Currently, Paris Saint-Germain has 6 points in both games, temporarily ranking third in the Champions League standings; while Barcelona ranks 16th with 1 win and 1 loss. Next, Barcelona will face Olympiacos at home, while Paris will challenge Leverkusen away, and both teams will face new tests.