I believe Paris Saint-Germain will achieve good results in the Champions League. Enrique is looking forward to the match against Aston Villa

French champions Paris Saint-Germain will face Premier League side Aston Villa at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. Coach Luis Enrique said at a press conference that his team will continue to show a high level of intensity and is excited to play against Aston Villa coached by Emery.

Thanks to Douai's goal, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Angers 1-0 in the 28th round of the French Ligue 1 earlier, successfully securing the French Ligue 1 championship 6 rounds in advance and successfully preparing for the challenge of the Champions League.

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said, "We will continue to see that high level of Paris Saint-Germain and continue to maintain the same intensity. I am confident in the level the team has reached and its future development, and the best moments are still ahead. Every day before the Champions League game, the players' state will become different. It is a pure energy that can be clearly felt in training."

"Marquinhos will be on the bench and he will inspire the whole team. Our strength is that no matter who is not playing, the team is always ready."

As for Aston Villa, Emery's team eliminated Bruges in the round of 16 of the Champions League and advanced to the quarterfinals, and defeated Nottingham Forest in the earlier Premier League to achieve three consecutive victories. The overall morale is also high.

Enrique said, "Aston Villa is very similar to us. There are diverse players in the team, so it is difficult to predict their starting lineup. They can play low and counterattack, but they can also press high and control the ball, which is very similar to us, so this game is destined to be a complicated duel. They are very good at attacking from the back and using space, which is their strength. We must perform extremely well in defense and maintain high efficiency in offense."

"I know Asensio very well. He is a top player with outstanding skills and has won many championships. Emery is a person who is good at inspiring players' potential. It is a pleasure to play against such an award-winning European coach. Aston Villa can reach this stage thanks to him."

It is worth mentioning that Paris Saint-Germain eliminated Liverpool, who were considered the favorites to win the Champions League, in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 at Anfield. Enrique said, "For me, there is no so-called favorite to win the championship in football. When we played against Liverpool, everyone said we didn't have much chance. But now there are eight teams at this stage, and each of them deserves this position and has the strength to advance. Many teams that were considered favorites have been eliminated, so we need to do our best to win."

"What makes me proud is that we can bring energy to every game. Mental strength is not measured by results. Even if we lose, we are still learning. Last season, we turned the tables in the quarterfinals after conceding the first goal. I believe that we have shown our ability to cope with difficulties in the past two years and will continue to do so in the future."