PSG Defeats Barcelona in Paris as Luis Enrique Praises German Coach

Paris Saint-Germain beat Barcelona 2-0 at the Parc des Princes, securing a win without midfielder Rodri.

1. PSG opened scoring early in the first half, establishing control before halftime.
2. Barcelona pressed but failed to create clear chances, playing the final 30 minutes with 16 outfield players after a late substitution.
3. After the match, former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique said he now prefers German manager Hansi Flick over Xavi, calling Flick “more in line with Barcelona’s DNA” and “an improvement on previous coaches”.
4. Enrique, who identifies as a Barcelona fan and has Catalan family ties, added that he feels a stronger connection with the German coach’s philosophy than with Xavi’s current side.

The result leaves PSG ahead in the Champions League tie, while Barcelona looks to regroup for the return leg.