UCL: PSG boss Luis Enrique reveals key to defeating Arsenal in semifinal showdown

UCL: PSG boss Luis Enrique reveals key to defeating Arsenal in semifinal showdown

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 09:55 - 29.04.2025

Paris Saint-Germain take on English giants Arsenal in a huge, two-legged UEFA Champions League semi-final.

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique shared insights on how his team can overcome Arsenal in the Champions League semi-final first leg at the Emirates Stadium. Both teams have been very impressive thus far, eliminating Aston Villa and Real Madrid in the quarterfinals.

The Gunners are slight favourites, playing at home, where they're unbeaten in this year's competition.

Enrique emphasized the importance of managing different aspects of the game against Mikel Arteta's side.

"The key to the victory will be how we manage different parts of the game," he said.

Luis Enrique head coach of PSG. || Image credit: Imago

"We need to have a hand in all the different elements; that will be the most important."

He also highlighted the depth of his squad, stating,

"I think that all players are important in a squad. No one knows what will happen tomorrow, but I think PSG and Arsenal are very similar teams."

PSG alread lost 2-0 to Arsenal in the league phase and will be keen to avoid a repeat in what will certainly be a crucial first-leg.