Luis Enrique criticizes PSG after unexpected defeat in Ligue 1.

Luis Enrique erupts after humiliating defeat for PSG: “This was our worst game here”

Paris Saint-Germain ended the Ligue 1 season in a shocking and disappointing manner, losing 1-2 to Paris FC in the 34th and final matchday, even with the title already secured. The team, which seemed to be dominating the match by holding the lead until the 76th minute, saw the opponent turn the game around in stoppage time, with a decisive goal from Gory in the 90+4 minute. A performance that left coach Luis Enrique furious and out of patience for excuses.

“What should I take from this game? Nothing, I will take nothing,” Luis Enrique vented, revealing all his frustration. “The first half was very weak. It is difficult to make a positive assessment of the team’s performance. Without a doubt, this is the worst game I have seen from us in the last three years here,” he added, in a harsh and straightforward critique.

The Spanish coach did not hesitate to point out the lack of intensity and ambition in his squad. “When you play without intensity and ambition, this is what happens,” he emphasized, making it clear that such an attitude is not tolerated at a club of PSG’s caliber.

Despite Paris Saint-Germain still having the UEFA Champions League final against Arsenal ahead of them, Luis Enrique made it clear that this cannot be used as an excuse for such a poor performance. “There are many reasons and excuses. But I don’t like excuses. I know it’s difficult to play games like this. But when you play for PSG, you have to show that you are different,” he stated, emphasizing the responsibility and professionalism required at a European giant like PSG.

“Today, in my opinion, it was a bad game and I am dissatisfied,” concluded the coach, who now has to prepare the team for the bigger challenge of the season, trying to erase this blemish on a campaign that had, until now, been practically flawless.

This result and Luis Enrique’s strong statements raise a red flag for Paris Saint-Germain, which cannot afford to let a humiliating defeat and such a weak display happen again, especially when the prospect of glory is so close with the Champions League final. The pressure is mounting, and the Spanish coach has already made it clear that he wants to see a different team on the pitch, with grit, intensity, and the ambition that PSG demands.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.