PSG Advances to Champions League Final: "Now Everyone Realizes Luis Enrique's Destination"
In a memorable birthday turn of events, Luis Enrique, now Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) manager, celebrated his 55th birthday with a beaming smile on May 8, 2024, as PSG qualified for the Champions League final, triumphing over Arsenal. Ironically, a year prior, things weren't as shiny—PSG was ousted from the tournament the day before, not by Arsenal, but by Borussia Dortmund in the semi-finals[4].
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Since then, Paris has progressed significantly towards its coveted goal. The strategic changes implemented by the Spanish coach have fortified the team, etching his name as a potent influence in PSG's history. The post-Kylian Mbappé reconstruction, orchestrated jointly by Luis Enrique and sports advisor Luis Campos, has yielded undeniable success[4].
"Luis Enrique has built a fantastic team. He's a genius", declared Parisian defender Achraf Hakimi following the victory against Arsenal (2-1), earlier this week. Recent recognition from opponents, including Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah—eliminated by PSG in the round of 16—resonates, "We faced the best team in Europe"[4].
Although Paris Saint-Germain is thriving in the spring and drawing widespread acclaim, it's important not to succumb to the hype. The Spanish coach was not always in the limelight at the start of 2024, with contradictory opinions swirling.
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- On his 55th birthday, Luis Enrique celebrated as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) blew away Arsenal to qualify for the Champions League final, marking a significant turnaround from their elimination by Borussia Dortmund the previous year.
- Crediting the influence of their manager, Parisian defender Achraf Hakimi declared that Luis Enrique has built a fantastic team, further echoed by Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, who acknowledged facing the best team in Europe during their encounter with PSG.
- The strategic changes initiated by Luis Enrique and sports advisor Luis Campos, after Kylian Mbappé's departure, has resulted in remarkable success for the French club.
- While Paris Saint-Germain is currently thriving and receiving widespread acclaim, it's essential not to be swayed by the hype, given that Luis Enrique was not always in the limelight at the start of 2024.
- With the European leagues reaching their pinnacle, especially the Champions League final this Thursday, the authority of Paris Saint-Germain under Luis Enrique is more evident than ever, leaving fans eager to see how they perform.
