Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique confident about upcoming games

Paris Saint-Germain will host Aston Villa in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final and manager Luis Enrique is confident of a strong performance in the tie.

At the pre-match press conference, Enrique said: "We will continue to show a high-intensity, high-level Paris Saint-Germain. I am confident in the team's current state and the upcoming games. The best is yet to come."

"The atmosphere on the training ground before the Champions League is different. You can see the purity and focus of the players. Marquinhos will sit on the bench to cheer everyone up. Even if someone is absent, others will step up."

When asked by reporters whether PSG is the favorite to win the Champions League, Enrique said that there is no absolute favorite in the world of football. "When we played against Liverpool, everyone said we had no chance," Enrique said.

"But now, each of the eight teams left is qualified and has the strength to advance to the next round. Some of the so-called favorites have been eliminated long ago. In the end, only the team that fights on the court and wins can go further."

In addition, Enrique also talked about the players' emotional management, saying: "I have always emphasized that players need to control their emotions. There are many distractions on and off the court, but the most important thing is that we play with our hearts and fight with our legs."

"This game is played in front of our home fans and we need to turn this positive energy into motivation. What really makes me proud is the energy this team shows in every game. Mentality cannot only be judged by the results. Even if we lose, we must gain something."

“Last season we also fell behind in the quarter-finals but came back from behind. We have proven over the past two years that we can fight back and we will continue to prove it.”