Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique is confident that the winner of their Champions League clash with Liverpool will advance to the final. This bold prediction comes despite the possibility of facing reigning champions Real Madrid in the quarterfinals.
PSG trails Liverpool 1-0 in their last-16 tie, despite delivering a dominant performance at Parc des Princes. Enrique's side will seek to overturn this deficit when they face Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday. The victor will then meet either Aston Villa or Club Brugge in the quarterfinals, followed by a potential semifinal showdown with Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, or Arsenal.
Enrique, who guided Barcelona to European Cup glory in 2015, emphasized the magnitude of the upcoming match. "Over the course of two games, we will witness two of Europe's finest teams compete," he said. "Both teams are genuine contenders for the final, and whoever emerges victorious tomorrow will ultimately reach the final."
Enrique will be counting on his team to capitalize on scoring opportunities, much like they did in the first leg, where Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson's exceptional performance kept PSG at bay. However, the return leg at Anfield promises to be a different affair, with the electric atmosphere under the lights expected to play a significant role.
PSG attacker Khvicha Kvaratskhelia acknowledged the challenges that lie ahead but remains focused on the task at hand. "It will be a tough game, and the atmosphere at Anfield will be intense," he said. "However, we must concentrate solely on the football. Our objective remains the same, regardless of the venue – we aim to win."
Meanwhile, Liverpool manager Arne Slot has opted to maintain his consistent approach, prioritizing a win over a draw. Slot reflected on the first leg, admitting that his team faced unexpected pressure. "We strive to win every game, and that was our intention last week," he explained. "However, we didn't anticipate being under so much pressure. Tomorrow, we aim to play a different game, but our objective remains unchanged – we're not seeking a draw."
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