Paris Saint-Germain faces Inter Milan in Munich tonight in the UEFA Champions League final. This encounter represents a historic moment for Les Parisiens, offering them the chance to claim Europe`s most coveted club trophy for the very first time. If successful, they would join their great rivals Marseille as the only French side to have won the competition. Intriguingly, Marseille`s victory in 1993 also came in Munich against a team from Milan.
For PSG coach Luis Enrique, this final is his second, having previously guided Barcelona to Champions League glory in 2015. Reflecting on the occasion, he stated, “I`m serene. I`m ten years older compared to my last final. I`m trying to convey to the team what a great opportunity it is to play in a Champions League final, to make history.” Enrique highlighted PSG`s experience in high-stakes matches, noting they recently secured a domestic treble, including victory in the Coupe de France final. “We`ve experienced these situations before. The mental aspect is very important, but we`re used to it,” he added.
Enrique believes PSG`s challenging path to the final this season, which included navigating tough group stage opponents like Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, and Atlético de Madrid, served as crucial preparation. He views these matches as “early finals” that have instilled resilience in his squad. “It`s an advantage for us. We`ve shown no fear,” he commented. When asked about his personal motivation, Enrique was clear: “My biggest motivation is to mark PSG`s history, to mark a country`s history. Being the first is what motivates me the most.”
