PSG-OM: “A fantastic combination”, rejoices Luis Enrique about the penalties

And a new one that makes three. PSG won their third title of the season this Thursday evening in Kuwait, after the European Super Cup against Tottenham and the Intercontinental Cup against Flamengo. This time, Marseille was the victim, during the penalty shootout, like the English and the Brazilians before. Luis Enrique’s PSG remains on five victorious sessions from Lens in December 2024 to January 2026 via Liverpool in March 2025. A rare feat, accomplished with three different goalkeepers: Matvey Safonov, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Lucas Chevalier. At a press conference, Luis Enrique, the coach, welcomed this new trophy for Paris.

Why are you so successful during penalties?

LUIS HENRY. Some say it’s luck. Maybe. All teams and goalkeepers have the information. We have great hitting players and top goalkeepers. It’s a fantastic combination.

What assessment do you make of the meeting?

We got off to a good start. We scored. But afterwards, OM played very well. Better than us. With and without the ball. They have a lot of qualities, the coach too. They probably deserved more. We fought until the last minute, as usual, as we always do, we have already shown that.

Are you happy for Gonçalo Ramos, the model replacement ?

I would like to talk about him. He is a soldier. He is ready to play 1 minute, at the start of the match or not at all. He has personality and character. We are very happy to have it.

Did Lucas Chevalier give the answer you expected?

He had a very good match. The team was strong. He showed his qualities in penalties and he was decisive.

Do you feel even stronger with the accumulation of titles?

When we get to the penalty shootout, there is more energy for us. At 1-1, there was more energy for Marseille. We have shown many times that we fight until the last minute, like our supporters. We dedicate this victory to them.

Was it a final as you expected?

It was open, there was intensity. We had difficulty pressing. They defended very well and very high. They have a very good team and a very good coach.