Luis Enrique: ‘Inter final will be a great spectacle, PSG have stars that serve the team’ | OneFootball

PSG coach Luis Enrique expects a ‘very open final’ against Inter, a side he considers a ‘real team’ for their collective approach to both attack and defence.

The Ligue 1 giants will play the second Champions League final in their history in Munich, having missed out on the trophy in 2020 when they lost 1-0 to Bayern Munich in Lisbon.

The Spanish coach knows their second shot at the title will be just as demanding, as they face a Nerazzurri side with an attacking mindset that ‘has been playing at a high level for years’.

PARIS, FRANCE – APRIL 09: Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa scores his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa FC at Parc des Princes on April 09, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Although his affection for former club Barcelona had him rooting for them in a thrilling semi-final clash, Luis Enrique admitted that Inter were equally deserving of reaching the final.

Luis Enrique: ‘Inter are a real team, final vs PSG will be very open’

“I watched it live and then again afterwards,” Luis Enrique told Sky Sport Italia in an interview.

“Also as a fan of Barcelona. Based on what both teams showed, they both would’ve deserved to reach the final.

“Inter are a team that has been playing at a high level for years, with a coach and a core group of players who are very cohesive and play differently than many other teams.

“They can defend high or deep, and that creates different variations in their pressing game, but to me they’re a real team. Everyone does their job for the good of the group. They have good individuals, but also a strong ability to move the ball and they know exactly what they have to do.

“I think it’s going to be a very open final, very competitive, a great match to watch, not just for fans of the two clubs, but for all football lovers. I really like how Inter play: they like to attack and they put a lot of players in positions to do so. It’ll be a great spectacle.”

LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 28: Luis Enrique, Head Coach of Paris Saint-Germain, looks on as he speaks to the media during a press conference ahead of their UEFA Champions League 2024/25 semi final first leg match at Emirates Stadium on April 28, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

After boasting stars like Neymar, Kylian Mbappé, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the past, PSG are now seen as a team without marquee names—one where every player is committed to the collective.

“To me, there are a lot of stars in this team, and that’s the beauty of it: stars that serve the team, not the other way around,” Luis Enrique explained.

“That’s a big difference. I’m very lucky because I have so many high-level players, all stars in their own way, but their work and performance are in service of the team.

“And in a team sport like football, that’s what matters most. On top of that, we’re never relying on just one player—because there are always injuries, dips in form, someone doing better or worse… What’s important is that the whole team is ready.”