Luis Enrique exudes confidence, claiming 'no team surpasses us', as PSG gear up to face Bayern

As Paris Saint-Germain prepares to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final, coach Luis Enrique confidently asserts that no European team can surpass his side's current performance.

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Luis Enrique made this bold statement to reporters on the eve of the semi-final first leg, which is set to take place at the Parc des Princes, acknowledging that Arsenal has also had a remarkable season, but emphasizing that PSG and Bayern are the continent's top two teams.

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The Spanish coach noted that while Bayern may have a slight edge in terms of consistency, PSG has consistently demonstrated its superiority over other teams, including a strong showing in the Champions League.

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Under Luis Enrique's guidance, since his appointment in 2023, PSG has reached the semi-finals for the third consecutive season and is now seeking to defend its Champions League title, won for the first time last season, after defeating Chelsea and Liverpool in the previous rounds.

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Luis Enrique expressed his pride and satisfaction with the team's progress, stating that their success is well-deserved and a testament to their ambition, and he hopes to push the team further in the competition.

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PSG and Bayern have a recent history, having met three times since the start of last season, with the Germans winning 1-0 at home in November 2024, and the Parisians emerging victorious 2-0 in a Club World Cup quarter-final in July, although Bayern won 2-1 in Paris in November.

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Concerns had been raised about the fitness of Portuguese playmaker Vitinha, who missed the team's last two games due to injury, but his return to training on Monday has provided a significant boost to the defending champions.

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Luis Enrique confirmed that the entire team, including Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz, who made his first start in three months after injury last weekend in a 3-0 Ligue 1 win over Angers, is ready for the upcoming match.