Luis Enrique explodes against criticism of PSG-Bayern spectacle: “Opinions of sh… do not deserve respect”
The coach of Paris Saint-Germain did not hold back in his words when responding to criticism of the thrilling first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, where PSG defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in an epic clash that divided opinions. While most fans were thrilled by the intensity and excitement of the match, some discredited it, accusing the game of lacking tactical quality and organization.
Without mincing words, Luis Enrique defended his team and the spectacle they provided: “It’s like life, there are opinions everywhere. I think it’s not important to respect all opinions, because if it’s an opinion of sh… you are not obliged to respect it. There are people who enjoy football played this way, they are the majority, and I am part of that. But there are people who do not like it. Their opinion matters little; we showed that the majority enjoyed the game. And that is what is important.”
These statements were made at the press conference ahead of the PSG match against Lorient, where Luis Enrique was firm and direct, making it clear that he has neither the time nor the patience for empty criticism that undermines the spectacle provided by his players.
Paris Saint-Germain is at a crucial moment in the season and needs total focus to secure passage to the Champions League final, but the words of the Spanish coach also reveal the atmosphere of tension and pressure that surrounds top teams in decisive matches. Furthermore, the club is also facing setbacks with significant injuries, such as that of full-back Hakimi, who suffered a muscle injury and will miss the upcoming clash in Germany, further complicating the coach’s options.
Meanwhile, other news is stirring the world of European football, such as the controversy surrounding the nationality of a player from the Go Ahead Eagles, which led NAC Breda to file a lawsuit against the Federation, and the surprising presence of the Manchester City coach in the stands of a League One match during the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals, a gesture that did not go unnoticed.
In general, the Champions League remains the stage where emotions are experienced to the fullest, strategies are put to the test, and egos confront one another. Luis Enrique, with his usual frankness, does not hesitate to state that, for him, what truly matters is the passion and reaction of the fans who thrill with every goal and every play, leaving behind the voices that merely seek to criticize without basis.
With the future of PSG at stake and the arrival of DAZN as a new player in European broadcasting, Portuguese football is also preparing for an upgrade starting in 2027/28, when Portugal will have three teams in the Champions League, a clear sign of growth and ambition in the national football landscape.
At the center of all the excitement, Luis Enrique remains relentless: the spectacle is to be lived, appreciated, and celebrated — and those who do not enjoy it simply do not deserve his attention.
This article first appeared on Apito Final.
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