After the 5:4 spectacle against Bayern
“Shitty opinion”: PSG coach attacks critics
May 1, 2026 – 4:47 p.mReading time: 2 minutes
At a press conference for his club, the Spaniard spoke widely and defended himself against discord after the success in the semi-final first leg. He speaks plainly.
Coach Luis Enrique from Paris St. Germain used clear words to comment on the critical tone after the spectacular semi-final first leg in the Champions League against FC Bayern with nine goals. “It’s like in life, there are opinions everywhere. And I think it’s not important to respect all opinions,” said the Spaniard at a Paris Saint-Germain press conference: “Because if it’s a shitty opinion, you don’t have to respect it.”
His team played a memorable game against Munich last Tuesday and ended up winning 5-4. “The defense of both teams was really bad,” said former England international Wayne Rooney in response to statements made by his compatriot Harry Kane from Bayern. Munich’s goalgetter said: “Even though there were nine goals in total, there were some great defensive performances.”
Rooney, whose own coaching career has stalled again after leaving Plymouth Argyle after a few months, as a TV pundit described the defensive behavior as “immature” and said to the PSG coach: “Luis Enrique is a top coach. When his team was 5-2 ahead, he should have told them: Let’s close the shop and go on the defensive.” However, Luis Enrique was not specifically asked about these statements in the press conference before the home game against FC Lorient.
“There are people who like football like this – that’s the majority, and I’m one of them too,” added the former professional: “But there are also people who don’t like it that much.” But you don’t have to pay much attention to that, said Luis Enrique. The majority enjoyed the game.
Next Wednesday, defending champion PSG will have to play against Bayern in the second leg for a place in the final of the Champions League.
