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Luis Enrique Unfazed by PSG's Shock Defeat Ahead of Arsenal Clash

2025-04-25

Author: Charlotte

In a bold stance following a stunning defeat, Luis Enrique has declared that he’s "not worried at all" about Paris Saint-Germain's upcoming showdown with Arsenal in the Champions League, despite Friday's shocking 3-1 loss to Nice at their home ground.

Having recently been crowned Ligue 1 champions, PSG had ambitions of closing out their domestic season unbeaten. However, those dreams unraveled dramatically as they fell to Nice, marking a disappointing end to their perfect run.

The game featured a see-saw battle, with Fabian Ruiz momentarily equalizing for PSG after Morgan Sanson opened the scoring for Nice. However, a quick response from Sanson and a third goal from Youssouf Ndayishimiye sealed PSG's fate, despite the club bombarding Nice's goal with 32 attempts, only to be thwarted by an outstanding performance from goalkeeper Marcin Bulka.

Now, Luis Enrique is focused on turning the page as PSG gears up for their pivotal Champions League semi-final first leg against Arsenal on Tuesday night at the Emirates Stadium.

Post-match, Enrique congratulated Nice for their ruthless efficiency. "They capitalized on their chances while we struggled to convert ours," he noted, emphasizing his perspective that the result didn't reflect his team's performance. "We deserved a better outcome, but sometimes football is surprising."

Despite the setback, Enrique remains unwavering in his ambitions, insisting that the loss won’t deter PSG from their goal of reaching the Champions League final. He even acknowledged a passionate message from PSG fans urging the team to "eliminate Arsenal" and pursue glory.

When questioned about the worrying defeat, Enrique confidently dismissed concerns. "We had 30 chances. I’m optimistic about Tuesday. We need to be brave and remember we are the best team in France, no question about it!"

Addressing his choice to field a strong starting lineup despite recent form, Enrique kept his strategies close to his chest, keeping Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta guessing. "Draw whatever conclusions you want from that; I’m not giving any hints," he stated.

As PSG looks to bounce back, the stakes couldn't be higher. The question looms: will they rise to the occasion against a formidable Arsenal side, or will their recent misfortunes continue to haunt them?