Tactical Evolution Against Barcelona: One of the most memorable events in football history will always be Barcelona’s 6-1 comeback over PSG, which also happened to be the pinnacle of then-manager Luis Enrique’s coaching career.
The Barcelona legend’s assurance in his news conference that his team could score six goals against the Parisians was evident throughout, and they accomplished so in spite of all odds.
When coaching PSG against the Blaugrana in the UEFA Champions League, Enrique instilled confidence in his players, much as he had done with his Barcelona squad years prior.
It is painful to see the words he used to incite his players against the club that gave him everything, as disclosed in a documentary via SPORT, even though one cannot blame him for simply doing what his position required of him.
Not with eleven or twelve
Despite losing the first leg at Parc des Princes last season, Enrique is shown inspiring his squad to rally against the Catalans in the documentary “No tenéis ni p*** idea.”
After the game, he said without hesitation that Barcelona would never have defeated his team that day.
He declared, “They were not going to beat us with eleven or twelve.”
That is obviously an exaggeration, given Barcelona was fully in control before to Ronald Araujo’s red card and even had a two-goal lead.
His critical analysis of Xavi’s Barcelona and their pregame defensive strategy is also included in the same episode.
Tactical Evolution Against Barcelona:
According to Lucho, “Barça collects a lot of players inside the area, and the edge of the area is always empty.”
He continued brutally, “They defend by accumulation, but they lack the quality to defend.”
Given the manager’s past with the Blaugrana as a coach and player, Enrique’s celebration of PSG’s victory over Barcelona caused a great deal of controversy on social media.
“I celebrate being in the semifinals and the 1-4 in the ninetieth minute.” The fact that I was unable to celebrate that would be the only thing lacking. After the game, he reaffirmed his appreciation for his employers while reaffirming his allegiance to the team.
