Luis Enrique warns PSG after chaotic Champions League win over Manchester City

Luis Enrique has told Paris Saint-Germain that their 4-2 Champions League win over Manchester City must not disguise a loss of control after half-time, even though the result sent the French side top of the standings.

Enrique unhappy with chaotic second half

PSG established a three-goal lead before the break against City, but Enrique was concerned by the way the contest developed after the restart. Speaking two days after the match, the Spanish coach said his players had been fortunate not to pay a heavier price once their opponents gained momentum.

• PSG beat Manchester City 4-2 in the Champions League.
• The Parisians held a three-goal advantage at half-time.
• Enrique said his team needed greater consistency to see out major away matches.
• PSG now have six points from their opening two Champions League games.

“We were lucky in this match,” Enrique said. “To win away from home at this level, you need to be more consistent for the entire game.

“If not, they can come back into it and score more than you. The second half was crazy because of the large difference after the first half. I do not like a crazy second half; I prefer to have control.”

Bravery praised despite warning

While critical of PSG’s management of the second period, Enrique highlighted the confidence and aggression shown in the opening 45 minutes. He pointed in particular to the build-up for the first goal, describing it as a magnificent move produced while City applied heavy pressure.

The coach said the willingness to play boldly has been a defining quality of his squad over the past three years, particularly in difficult away fixtures.

“If I have to pick out one thing from this match, or from the last three years, it is the players’ capacity to be aggressive and brave at all times, especially away from home,” he said. “They are never afraid.”

Strasbourg next for PSG

The City victory has placed PSG first in the Champions League table after two rounds, with six points. Their immediate focus now returns to domestic competition, where Strasbourg are next in Ligue 1.

PSG are sixth in the French league after six matches, having taken 11 points so far. Enrique will look for a more controlled performance when his side resume their domestic campaign.