Thu Nov 07 14:23:58 UTC 2024: ## PSG Boss Enrique Lauds Simeone Ahead of UCL Clash
Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has expressed his admiration for Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone ahead of their first-ever Champions League encounter on Tuesday. The two managers have a long history, having faced each other 14 times during Enrique’s tenure as Barcelona manager.
“He’s a great manager,” Enrique said in a press conference. “He’s been at Atletico for a long time, which is a great achievement; lasting that long is incredible.”
Despite both sides struggling in their respective domestic leagues, Enrique insists that the Champions League match is not a decisive encounter. “The feeling is the same whenever we play in the Champions League. I’m optimistic, and I believe that my players can face up to this game and get the three points.”
He added, “If we lose tomorrow but we win the next four games, we’ll go through, as will Atlético. So, tomorrow night’s game isn’t a decider. It’s important, and our aim is to win it, but it’s not crucial for the next stage of the competition.”
The match at the Parc des Princes is expected to be a tight affair, with both teams looking to rebound from mixed starts to the season. PSG narrowly drew their last game after losing their previous two, while Atletico have suffered back-to-back defeats.
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