'Not Worried About Him Not Scoring Goals': Luis Enrique Backs PSG's Ousmane Dembele Who Faces Former Club FC Barcelona
11 months, 1 week ago

'Not Worried About Him Not Scoring Goals': Luis Enrique Backs PSG's Ousmane Dembele Who Faces Former Club FC Barcelona

News 18  

Most of the attention in Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League quarter-final with Barcelona on Wednesday will be on Kylian Mbappe, but Ousmane Dembele is also set to have a big role to play for the French club against his former side. Explore the complete IPL 2024 Schedule, IPL 2024 Points Table and players with the Most Sixes, Most Fours and Most Fifties in IPL 2024 The France star returned to his home country last August after six seasons in Catalonia, with PSG paying a reported 50 million euros to sign him on a five-year deal. The first contact was when I was at Dortmund, but at that time my objective was to play for Barcelona,” Dembele told sports daily L’Equipe earlier this season. “If he were a better finisher he might have won the Ballon d’Or,” Julien Stephan, the current Rennes coach who worked with a teenage Dembele at the Brittany club, said last week.

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PSG’s rise: How Luis Enrique’s vision and Mbappé’s departure led to better performance in Champions League
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1 week ago

PSG’s rise: How Luis Enrique’s vision and Mbappé’s departure led to better performance in Champions League

The Hindu  

Will this finally be the year for Paris Saint-Germain? Luis Enrique’s players' defeat of favourites Liverpool in the last 16 tie on Tuesday night at Anfield after a thrilling penalty shootout showed that anything is now possible for PSG. Here is a look at the reasons behind PSG’s gradual progress this season, and how they knocked out Europe’s top team …

Ligue 1 2024-25: Dembele strikes twice as PSG widens lead on top with a 4-1 win
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1 week, 5 days ago

Ligue 1 2024-25: Dembele strikes twice as PSG widens lead on top with a 4-1 win

The Hindu  

Leader Paris St Germain continued its domination of Ligue 1 with a 4-1 win away to Stade Rennais on Saturday, with substitute Ousmane Dembele scoring twice in added time as the visitors earned their sixth successive league victory. Luis Enrique made eight changes to the side which lost 1-0 to Liverpool midweek in its Champions League last 16 first leg …

Dembélé reaches 20 league goals for PSG as unbeaten French leader wins 4-1 at Rennes
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1 week, 5 days ago

Dembélé reaches 20 league goals for PSG as unbeaten French leader wins 4-1 at Rennes

Associated Press  

PARIS — Ousmane Dembélé came off the bench to score twice and help a shaky Paris Saint-Germain win 4-1 at Rennes on Saturday to stay unbeaten in Ligue 1. Bradley Barcola got one goal and set up another as PSG moved 16 points ahead of second-placed Marseille, which hosted Lens later Saturday. PSG coach Luis Enrique rested captain Marquinhos ahead …

PSG coach Enrique warns his players about Liverpool’s ‘fighter jets’ in attack
2 weeks, 2 days ago

PSG coach Enrique warns his players about Liverpool’s ‘fighter jets’ in attack

Associated Press  

PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique is worried about the speed of Liverpool’s “fighter jets” in attack and warned his team not to give the ball away in their Champions League clash. “Liverpool has one of the best counter attacks in Europe so we will try to keep the ball and be careful not to suffer too much from …

Lionel Messi blames tough times at PSG as major push for Inter Miami move
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Lionel Messi blames tough times at PSG as major push for Inter Miami move

India Today  

Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has admitted that his difficult spell at Paris Saint-Germain played a major role in his decision to move to Major League Soccer with Inter Miami. Messi’s move to PSG in 2021 generated massive excitement in the football world, following Barcelona’s inability to renew his contract due to financial constraints. Speaking to Apple Music, the Argentine …

Champions League 2024-25: Enrique lauds PSG’s mentality after 7-0 win over Brest
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1 month ago

Champions League 2024-25: Enrique lauds PSG’s mentality after 7-0 win over Brest

The Hindu  

Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique hailed his team’s outstanding performance as they crushed fellow Ligue 1 side Brest 7-0 on Wednesday to advance to the Champions League last 16. PSG made light work of Champions League newcomers Brest, winning 10-0 on aggregate, in its most dominant victory in Europe. READ | Champions League 2024-25: Mbappe can reach Ronaldo’s level, …

PSG winger Barcola has raised his game since Kvaratskhelia’s arrival
1 month ago

PSG winger Barcola has raised his game since Kvaratskhelia’s arrival

Associated Press  

PARIS — Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s arrival at Paris Saint-Germain has certainly brought the best out of winger Bradley Barcola in the Champions League. Barcola scored one goal, added one assist and played a part in the third goal as PSG routed Brest 7-0 to advance to the round of 16 with a resounding 10-0 aggregate win. Since Kvaratskhelia joined from Napoli …

Dembele stars again as PSG beat Brest in Champions League play-off first leg
1 month, 1 week ago

Dembele stars again as PSG beat Brest in Champions League play-off first leg

New Indian Express  

GUINGAMP: Ousmane Dembele kept up his remarkable form in front of goal with a double as Paris Saint-Germain took a big step towards qualifying for the last 16 of the Champions League with a 3-0 win over French rivals Brest in the first leg of their play-off tie on Tuesday. PSG were overwhelming favourites coming into this tie against opponents …

Dembele’s scoring touch for PSG silences critics after years of erratic finishing
1 month, 1 week ago

Dembele’s scoring touch for PSG silences critics after years of erratic finishing

Associated Press  

GUINGAMP, France — Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé is making scoring look so easy when for so long it proved elusive. He made it 23 so far this campaign with a two goals in PSG’s 3-0 victory at Brest in the first leg of their Champions League playoff on Tuesday. Earlier, it was his shot which led to PSG’s opening …

Ligue 1 2024-25: PSG boss Luis Enrique lavishes praise on ‘difference-maker’ Dembele
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ligue 1 2024-25: PSG boss Luis Enrique lavishes praise on ‘difference-maker’ Dembele

The Hindu  

Paris Saint Germain manager Luis Enrique is not surprised by Ousmane Dembele’s recent form, saying on Monday that the French forward possesses qualities that make him a difference-maker in games. Dembele scored successive hat-tricks last week when he helped PSG to a 4-1 away thrashing of German Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart in the Champions League and a 5-2 Ligue 1 …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Arsenal, PSG sails into knockouts with comfortable wins
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Arsenal, PSG sails into knockouts with comfortable wins

The Hindu  

Arsenal secured a spot in the Champions League round of 16 as it rallied from a goal down to win 2-1 at Girona on Wednesday thanks to goals from Jorginho and Ethan Nwaneri. More from UEFA Champions League: Liverpool loses perfect record but finishes top; Villa clinches direct Round of 16 spot Girona pushed for an equaliser late in the …

Ousmane Dembélé completes second career hat trick at right time for PSG
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ousmane Dembélé completes second career hat trick at right time for PSG

Associated Press  

STUTTGART, Germany — Paris Saint-Germain striker Ousmane Dembélé completed the second hat trick of his career Wednesday, and it was good timing for his team. Dembélé scored three goals in succession after Bradley Barcola gave PSG an early lead in the sixth minute. “I had the lucidity to score and was also very well assisted by my teammates.” The 27-year-old …

Young Barcola headlines PSG reboot
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Young Barcola headlines PSG reboot

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: So, it has come to this. Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland scoring within three minutes of each other after a first half where City had 36% possession, the least in over five years, would have meant just that for PSG. For PSG’s first goal, Barcola pirouetted past Nunes after latching on to a pass from Ruiz. In four minutes, …

Enrique must outwit Guardiola when PSG meets Man City in Champions League
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Enrique must outwit Guardiola when PSG meets Man City in Champions League

Associated Press  

PARIS — Luis Enrique credits Pep Guardiola with inventing arguably the “perfect model” of attacking soccer. “Pep has innovated throughout his career and is not scared to do so again.” Guardiola won the Champions League again with City in 2023, while Enrique’s PSG reached the semifinals last season. “City are also very at ease with a transition game and have …

UCL 2024-25: Luis Enrique hopes special PSG tie with Man City is not season defining
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UCL 2024-25: Luis Enrique hopes special PSG tie with Man City is not season defining

The Hindu  

Paris St Germain and Manchester City’s Champions League clash brings former colleagues and friends Luis Enrique and Pep Guardiola head-to-head, but the PSG manager said on Tuesday that he hopes it won’t be the most important game of its season. “Tomorrow is a special match, not just because of the importance for the two teams but because I will be …

Barcola scores and assists as PSG struggles past Lens with Man City next in crunch match
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2 months ago

Barcola scores and assists as PSG struggles past Lens with Man City next in crunch match

The Hindu  

Bradley Barcola's brilliance combined with Gianluigi Donnarumma's decisive saves helped Paris Saint-Germain win at Lens 2-1 in Ligue 1 on Saturday. The win extended PSG's lead in the standings to 10 points but did little to mask the defensive frailties of Luis Enrique's team ahead of a crucial Champions League match against Manchester City next week. Lens finally cracked in …

Luis Enrique praises PSG’s fighting spirit in French Super Cup victory over AS Monaco
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Luis Enrique praises PSG’s fighting spirit in French Super Cup victory over AS Monaco

The Hindu  

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique praised his team for starting the year on the right foot and said the 1-0 win over AS Monaco in the French Super Cup on Sunday thanks to Ousmane Dembele’s last-gasp goal was well-deserved. Dembele sealed the win for the French champion two minutes into injury time after PSG created 27 chances, nine of them …

PSG coach Enrique faces crucial month in fight for Champions League survival
2 months, 2 weeks ago

PSG coach Enrique faces crucial month in fight for Champions League survival

The Hindu  

January could be a crucial month in determining Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique’s future at the club. While runaway league leader PSG is unbeaten in domestic competition heading into Sunday’s Trophée des Champions against Monaco, it is a far different story in the Champions League. Stuttgart’s penultimate game is against Slovan Bratislava — which has lost all six matches so …

PSG coach Enrique faces crucial month in fight for Champions League survival
2 months, 2 weeks ago

PSG coach Enrique faces crucial month in fight for Champions League survival

Associated Press  

PARIS — January could be a crucial month in determining Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique’s future at the club. While runaway league leader PSG is unbeaten in domestic competition heading into Sunday’s Trophée des Champions against Monaco, it is a far different story in the Champions League. Stuttgart’s penultimate game is against Slovan Bratislava — which has lost all six …

Coach Luis Enrique feels ‘super confident’ despite PSG’s Champions League struggles
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Coach Luis Enrique feels ‘super confident’ despite PSG’s Champions League struggles

Associated Press  

PARIS — Coach Luis Enrique is “super confident” Paris Saint-Germain is on the right track, even though the Champions League table suggests the team is going backward. The position in the Champions League table is not deserved, we should have nine points,” Enrique said Friday ahead of Saturday’s French league game against Nantes. “It’s too easy to wait for the …

Goalkeeping blunders continue to hurt PSG in a difficult Champions League campaign
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Goalkeeping blunders continue to hurt PSG in a difficult Champions League campaign

Associated Press  

PARIS — Different goalkeeper, same problem. Coach Luis Enrique’s gamble to drop Gianluigi Donnarumma and replace him with Matvei Safonov for Tuesday’s match at Bayern Munich backfired as PSG lost 1-0 in the Champions League. The defeat was PSG’s third in five Champions League games, and the club is in increasing danger of being one of the 12 clubs eliminated …

UEFA Champions League 2024/25: Frustrated Enrique remains hopeful for PSG’s progress in Champions League
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024/25: Frustrated Enrique remains hopeful for PSG’s progress in Champions League

The Hindu  

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique was left frustrated after Tuesday’s 1-0 loss at Bayern Munich in the Champions League, but remained hopeful that the Ligue 1 winner would progress to the next round of the continental competition. PSG, winless in its last four Champions League outings, is 26th on the table with four points from five matches, two spots below …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Luis Enrique urges PSG to show resolve in Bayern clash
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Luis Enrique urges PSG to show resolve in Bayern clash

The Hindu  

Paris St Germain manager Luis Enrique has urged his side to be brave in Tuesday’s Champions League clash at Bayern Munich, admitting its stuttering start leaves no room for error. PSG is languishing just under the play-off section of the Champions League standings in 25th, having won one and lost two of its four matches to date. “It’s obvious that …

Ligue 1 2024-25: Luis Enrique to rotate PSG squad for Angers trip
4 months, 1 week ago

Ligue 1 2024-25: Luis Enrique to rotate PSG squad for Angers trip

The Hindu  

Paris St Germain manager Luis Enrique on Friday said he needs all his players prepared as he intends to shuffle his squad for Saturday’s Ligue 1 match at Angers to find a way through a packed fixture schedule. PSG’s disappointing Champions League campaign continued on Wednesday when it slumped to a last-gasp 2-1 defeat by La Liga’s Atletico Madrid at …

Barcola's Masterful Performance Helps PSG Claim Top Spot in French League
5 months ago

Barcola's Masterful Performance Helps PSG Claim Top Spot in French League

Associated Press  

Paris Saint-Germain secured a 4-2 victory over Strasbourg in the French league on Saturday. Bradley Barcola scored one goal and set up another for teenager Senny Mayulu, who put the defending champions ahead in the 18th minute. The left midfielder also added another goal in the 65th, extending PSG's lead to two goals. South Korea forward Lee Kang-in added another …

Ousmane Dembélé back in PSG squad to take on Nice in French league
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ousmane Dembélé back in PSG squad to take on Nice in French league

Associated Press  

Ousmane Dembélé is back with Paris Saint-Germain after he was left out from the squad that lost 2-0 to Arsenal in the Champions League midweek. PSG coach Luis Enrique was criticized after the loss for not selecting Dembélé, one of the most creative players in the team following the departure of Kylian Mbappé to Real Madrid. He denied he had …

PSG’s Luis Enrique defends dropping Ousmane Dembele after not ‘meeting obligations’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

PSG’s Luis Enrique defends dropping Ousmane Dembele after not ‘meeting obligations’

New York Times  

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has said he has no regrets over dropping Ousmane Dembele from his squad after “not meeting obligations”. 27-year-old Dembele was not named in PSG’s 22-man squad for Tuesday’s Champions League fixture, despite scoring four goals and registering four assists in seven appearances this season. “When a player does not meet the obligations, they are …

PSG have EXILED a £43m star and already believe Bradley Barcola is the 'new Kylian Mbappe' to lead their new youthful team to glory: Here's why the French champions are a danger to Arsenal tonight
5 months, 2 weeks ago

PSG have EXILED a £43m star and already believe Bradley Barcola is the 'new Kylian Mbappe' to lead their new youthful team to glory: Here's why the French champions are a danger to Arsenal tonight

Daily Mail  

Kylian Mbappe made the impossible possible at PSG. Losing Kylian Mbappe has only strengthened PSG, who are working better as a team Bradley Barcola has taken Mbappe's mantle and scored more than the superstar this season PSG look more defensively solid this season with everyone pulling in the same direction Montpellier have already felt PSG's wrath this season in a …

Arsenal handed major boost ahead of PSG clash as Ousmane Dembele is DROPPED for Champions League fixture after falling out with manager Luis Enrique
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Arsenal handed major boost ahead of PSG clash as Ousmane Dembele is DROPPED for Champions League fixture after falling out with manager Luis Enrique

Daily Mail  

Ousmane Dembele will miss Paris-Saint Germain’s Champions League trip to Arsenal on Tuesday night after falling out with manager Luis Enrique in a major boost for the Gunners. Dembele has been a pivotal figure in helping the French giants fill the goalscoring gap left by Kylian Mbappe’s departure to Real Madrid in June, scoring four times in six league games. …

Ousmane Dembele axed from PSG squad for Arsenal clash
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ousmane Dembele axed from PSG squad for Arsenal clash

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Arsenal have been dealt a major boost on …

Arsenal handed PSG boost after Ousmane Dembele omitted from squad for Champions League clash
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Arsenal handed PSG boost after Ousmane Dembele omitted from squad for Champions League clash

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ousmane Dembele will miss Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League …

Dembélé left out of PSG game at Arsenal on disciplinary grounds
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Dembélé left out of PSG game at Arsenal on disciplinary grounds

Associated Press  

On the eve of Paris Saint-Germain’s biggest match this season, forward Ousmane Dembélé was left out of the squad to take on Arsenal in the Champions League and criticized for a lack of commitment. “If someone does not comply with the requirements from the team, it means that they are not ready,” PSG coach Luis Enrique said on Monday ahead …

Ousmane Dembélé left out of PSG game at Arsenal amid reports of disciplinary sanction
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ousmane Dembélé left out of PSG game at Arsenal amid reports of disciplinary sanction

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has been left out of the squad that will take on Arsenal in the Champions League amid reports hat he was hit by a disciplinary sanction. L'Equipe newspaper and RMC Sport media both reported that PSG coach Luis Enrique decided to snub the France player for Tuesday's league phase match at the Emirates Stadium …

Barcola scores twice as PSG extends unbeaten run in France with 3-1 win over Rennes
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Barcola scores twice as PSG extends unbeaten run in France with 3-1 win over Rennes

Associated Press  

PARIS — Bradley Barcola scored one goal in each half and Lee Kang-in added a third as Paris Saint-Germain beat Rennes 3-1 on Friday to extend its unbeaten run in the French league. Lee got his third goal of the season to double the home side’s advantage 12 minutes into the second half and Barcola added his second with a …

PSG’s post-galactico era begins with a last-gasp win thanks to Girona goalkeeper’s blunder
6 months ago

PSG’s post-galactico era begins with a last-gasp win thanks to Girona goalkeeper’s blunder

Associated Press  

PARIS — It took a huge blunder to gift Paris Saint-Germain victory in the first Champions League match of its post-galactico era. For the first time in more than a decade, PSG began its Champions League campaign without at least one star player, known in soccer as a “galactico.” But after the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Edinson Cavani, Neymar, Kylian …

Dortmund vs PSG, UCL semifinal: Mbappe looks for glory in UEFA Champions League title after winning Ligue 1
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Dortmund vs PSG, UCL semifinal: Mbappe looks for glory in UEFA Champions League title after winning Ligue 1

The Hindu  

Borussia Dortmund faces Paris Saint-Germain, whose star striker Kylian Mbappe is looking to lead the French team to its first-ever UEFA Champions League title in his last season there before a likely move to Madrid. PSG won another French league title on Monday but the Champions League is the trophy the Qatar-backed club is desperate to finally get its hands …

PSG pass up chance to clinch title after being held by lowly Le Havre
10 months, 3 weeks ago

PSG pass up chance to clinch title after being held by lowly Le Havre

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A win would have guaranteed a 12th league crown for PSG, who …

PSG edge closer to Ligue 1 title in treble bid
11 months ago

PSG edge closer to Ligue 1 title in treble bid

Hindustan Times  

Paris Saint-Germain could wrap up the Ligue 1 title as early as next week, which would secure the first trophy of what they hope will be a historic treble after their comeback victory over Barcelona in the Champions League. A 4-3 victory over second-placed Brest last weekend moved Lyon within two points of sixth-placed Lens and the Europa Conference League …

Barcelona sees red as PSG pounces
11 months ago

Barcelona sees red as PSG pounces

China Daily  

Barcelona's Ronald Araujo argues with referee Istvan Kovacs after being shown a red card for pulling down Bradley Barcola. PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain's emphatic victory over Barcelona keeps alive the French club's dream of ending the Kylian Mbappe era by lifting the Champions League trophy at Wembley in June. "I told the coach we were going to win and qualify," …

Barcelona sees red as PSG pounces
11 months ago

Barcelona sees red as PSG pounces

China Daily  

Barcelona's Ronald Araujo argues with referee Istvan Kovacs after being shown a red card for pulling down Bradley Barcola. PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain's emphatic victory over Barcelona keeps alive the French club's dream of ending the Kylian Mbappe era by lifting the Champions League trophy at Wembley in June. "I told the coach we were going to win and qualify," …

Mbappé scores twice as PSG beats Barcelona to reverse 1st-leg loss and reach Champions League semis
11 months ago

Mbappé scores twice as PSG beats Barcelona to reverse 1st-leg loss and reach Champions League semis

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Playing with an extra man for more than an hour, Paris Saint-Germain rallied against Barcelona to reach the Champions League semifinals. Kylian Mbappé scored twice as PSG reversed its first-leg loss at home with a 4-1 win at Barcelona on Tuesday to advance 6-4 on aggregate and keep alive its hopes of a first European title in …

Raphinha shines in Mbappe’s Paris
11 months, 1 week ago

Raphinha shines in Mbappe’s Paris

Hindustan Times  

Having lived through one and experiencing another this season, Ilkay Gündogan knows a thing or two about squad transitions. Barcelona's Brazilian forward Raphinha leaps in the air as he celebrates scoring Barcelona's second goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter vs Paris Saint-Germain Wednesday’s 3-2 win against Paris St-Germain means Barcelona can do one better. The Brazilian showed he could …

Champions League: Raphinha's Double and Christensen's Header Give Barcelona 3-2 Win vs PSG in First-leg of Quarterfinals
11 months, 1 week ago

Champions League: Raphinha's Double and Christensen's Header Give Barcelona 3-2 Win vs PSG in First-leg of Quarterfinals

News 18  

Andreas Christensen came off the bench to head in the winning goal as Barcelona won 3-2 away to Paris Saint-Germain in a remarkable first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie on Wednesday. “PSG still have every chance on Tuesday, but we have a one-goal advantage and we will be playing at home.” That second leg will be played at …

Luis Enrique and PSG find out that playing like ‘Barcelona’ remains less important than beating them
11 months, 1 week ago

Luis Enrique and PSG find out that playing like ‘Barcelona’ remains less important than beating them

New York Times  

Really, Luis Enrique set himself up to fail. Without any doubt, me!” Luis Enrique’s nine pieces of silverware with Barcelona — two La Liga titles, three Copa del Rey trophies, a Supercopa de Espana, a UEFA Super Cup, a Club World Cup and a Champions League — dwarf Xavi’s La Liga and Supercopa de Espana from last season. Barcelona’s 3-2 …

Raphinha scores twice as Barcelona beats PSG 3-2 in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinals
11 months, 1 week ago

Raphinha scores twice as Barcelona beats PSG 3-2 in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinals

Associated Press  

PARIS — With his team trailing 2-1 and Paris Saint-Germain pushing hard for another goal, Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández’s substitutions paid off immediately. The imposing Christensen headed İlkay Gündoğan’s corner from the left past Gianluigi Donnarumma from close range as the PSG goalkeeper stood rooted to his line instead of challenging for the ball. Three minutes later, midfielder Vitinha put …

Barcelona are on an 11-game unbeaten run since Xavi announced he is leaving at the end of the season - a statement win over PSG tonight could force a major U-turn over his future
11 months, 1 week ago

Barcelona are on an 11-game unbeaten run since Xavi announced he is leaving at the end of the season - a statement win over PSG tonight could force a major U-turn over his future

Daily Mail  

Barcelona are giving serious consideration to the possibility of keeping Xavi as manager beyond the end of this season after an impressive run of 11 games unbeaten. It’s Luis Enrique that Barça president Joan Laporta would put in charge if he could pick any coach he wanted. Xavi announced that he will be leaving the Nou Camp at the end …

Champions League: How PSG’s Ousmane Dembele can hurt former club Barcelona
11 months, 1 week ago

Champions League: How PSG’s Ousmane Dembele can hurt former club Barcelona

Live Mint  

Most of the attention in Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League quarter-final with Barcelona on Wednesday will be on Kylian Mbappe, but Ousmane Dembele is also set to have a big role to play for the French club against his former side. The first contact was when I was at Dortmund, but at that time my objective was to play for Barcelona," …

PSG vs Barcelona LIVE streaming info, UEFA Champions League 2023-24: Predicted XI; Head-to head; When, where to watch
11 months, 1 week ago

PSG vs Barcelona LIVE streaming info, UEFA Champions League 2023-24: Predicted XI; Head-to head; When, where to watch

The Hindu  

PREVIEW After a difficult start to his coaching career at PSG, when he had to put up with Mbappe’s bitter contract saga, Luis Enrique has steadily won over fans and the French media - even if it meant dropping Kylian Mbappe or taking him off in games. Losing has become a distant memory for PSG, which is undefeated in 27 …

How Paris Saint-Germain made Ousmane Dembele ‘extraordinary’ again
11 months, 1 week ago

How Paris Saint-Germain made Ousmane Dembele ‘extraordinary’ again

New York Times  

There was a passage of play during the first half of Paris Saint-Germain’s victory over Rennes last week that suited the narrative about Ousmane Dembele. “In terms of knocking opponents off balance, dribbling and his ability to create spaces, he is an exceptional player.” Dembele runs at Rennes’ Desire Doue On paper, Dembele’s goal and assists numbers have not set …

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