Luis Enrique has insisted Paris Saint-Germain were better prepared than anyone for the Champions League play-offs after the holders were forced to take the "long route" following a demanding league phase campaign.
Luis Enrique has said Paris Saint-Germain delivered the reaction he wanted as his side beat Lille 3-0 to move two points clear at the top of Ligue 1, with Ousmane Dembele scoring twice in a controlled win at the Parc des Princes.
Paris Saint‑Germain manager Luis Enrique has admitted he was shocked after his team were knocked out of the Coupe de France in a stunning 1-0 loss to city rivals Paris FC on Monday.
Luis Enrique praised Paris Saint‑Germain's fighting spirit after a thrilling 2‑2 draw with Olympique de Marseille, before PSG secured the French Super Cup with a 4-1 penalty shootout win in Kuwait.
Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Luis Campos has said the club's owners are determined to extend Luis Enrique's contract, underlining how central the head coach is to their long-term plans.
Athletic Bilbao held Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain to a goalless draw on Wednesday, a result that preserves the Basque side's hopes of securing a playoff berth.