Paris Saint-Germain finally did it. They grabbed that Champions League trophy everyone wanted, the club’s first ever. It cost them a ton of money and years of trying. Now, their Spanish coach, Luis Enrique, believes the hardest part is behind them. The challenge ahead? Do it all over again.
Enrique, speaking before today’s big game in Paris against Atalanta, thinks getting that first win is the toughest. “I always believe the first victory is the most difficult,” he explained. “Players and fans don’t really think it’s possible.” But he quickly added a confident note. “Now, we know the path. Everyone saw we could do it, so we can definitely do it a second time.” He’s even eyeing a longer winning streak. “The first one is harder than the second and third,” he stated, clearly aiming to “make history.”
Heading into the match, there will be some changes on the field. Ousmane Dembélé is out due to injury. This means Gonçalo Ramos is expected to lead the attack for the European champions. Midfielders Vitinha and João Neves should hold their spots in the starting lineup. Nuno Mendes will also likely feature from the start, rounding out a strong core for PSG.
Meanwhile, Ivan Juric, the new coach for Atalanta, who took over from Gian Piero Gasperini, sounds pretty calm about facing the reigning champions. He’s not shaking in his boots. Juric said, “I’m not afraid, but curious to see the best team in Europe.” That’s a bold claim, setting up what should be a fascinating clash.
