Luis Enrique: PSG Deserved More in French Super Cup Loss to Lens

Published Aug 16, 11:50 PM UTC

Paris Saint-Germain lost 0-1 to Lens in the French Champions Trophy (Trophée des Champions) on Sunday evening. Despite the defeat, PSG head coach Luis Enrique expressed satisfaction with his team's performance, stating they controlled the match and created chances but lacked finishing ability. He congratulated Lens on their win. When asked why Bradley Barcola and Ibrahima Mbaye were not in the matchday squad, Enrique declined to comment, saying he will only discuss transfers after the transfer window closes. He dismissed the idea that Lens outperformed PSG in any aspect, attributing the loss to a lack of luck and a mis-hit shot that led to Lens's goal. Enrique also emphasized the difficulty of Ligue 1 and the need for continued improvement.