{"id":13018,"date":"2024-05-03T10:04:34","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T02:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/24hscore.org\/news\/?p=13018"},"modified":"2024-05-03T10:04:38","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T02:04:38","slug":"luis-enrique-wants-psg-to-enjoy-dortmund-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/24hscore.net\/news\/football\/luis-enrique-wants-psg-to-enjoy-dortmund-match\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience Over Expectation: Luis Enrique Calls for PSG to Savor Dortmund Clash"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ahead of their crucial Champions League semi-final first-leg clash against Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique struck a refreshing tone. Downplaying the pressure associated with the high-stakes encounter, Enrique urged his players to embrace the occasion and &#8220;enjoy it.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This approach stands in stark contrast to the expectations placed on PSG, particularly after their dominant 2-0 victory over Dortmund in the opening Champions League group stage match. Dortmund coach Edin Terzic openly acknowledged PSG&#8217;s status as a team &#8220;built to win the Champions League.&#8221; However, Enrique, a Champions League winner himself with Barcelona in 2015, seems intent on shielding his players from such external pressures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;What&#8217;s great about being here is that we can enjoy a really special game at a unique stadium in Europe,&#8221; declared the Spaniard, clearly emphasizing the privilege of competing at this level. He reframed the challenge as an opportunity to &#8220;make our fans really happy by reaching the final.&#8221; This shift in perspective aims to channel the team&#8217;s focus towards savouring the experience rather than succumbing to anxieties about the outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Live<a href=\"https:\/\/24hscore.net\/football\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> football scores<\/a> delivered to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Heading to training! \u26bd\ufe0f?<br><br>Follow the first 15 minutes live ?<br><br>? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BVBPSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#BVBPSG<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AGswG9A6Pg\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/AGswG9A6Pg<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PSG_English\/status\/1785345230704877787?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 30, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enrique&#8217;s approach extends beyond mere motivational rhetoric. His philosophy translates into a clear tactical intent: &#8220;We will try to win both legs. It&#8217;s not in our handbook to leave things to chance.&#8221; This proactive strategy reflects PSG&#8217;s ambition, aiming to avoid a repeat of their 1-1 draw in the away leg during the group stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The upcoming match holds a special significance for both teams. Dortmund boasts an impressive home record, remaining unbeaten in their last 10 Champions League matches within the intimidating confines of their 80,000-seat Westfalenstadion. On the other hand, PSG, freshly crowned Ligue 1 champions for the 10th time in 12 years, continues its pursuit of elusive Champions League glory, having fallen short in the 2020 final against Bayern Munich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enrique, drawing from his experience as the former manager of the Spanish national team, emphasized the joy inherent in playing at such prestigious venues. &#8220;When you come to stadiums like this one it&#8217;s a pleasure,&#8221; he remarked. &#8220;You have to enjoy where you are and where you are as footballers as well.&#8221; This message serves as a reminder to his players to revel in the privilege of competing at the highest level of European football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While acknowledging the upcoming challenge, Enrique downplayed the media&#8217;s portrayal of PSG as overwhelming favorites. &#8220;That shows the press doesn&#8217;t know much about football,&#8221; he quipped, highlighting the unpredictable nature of such high-caliber clashes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a blend of experience and tactical awareness, Luis Enrique aims to lead his PSG side into this pivotal first leg with a clear head and a heart fueled by the joy of competition. Whether they can silence the Dortmund faithful and secure a crucial away victory remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: PSG will approach the challenge with a focus on savoring the experience, a perspective that could prove to be their X-factor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ahead of their crucial Champions League semi-final first-leg clash against Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique struck a refreshing tone. 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