Enrique jokingly said: There may be something wrong with the Champions League draw computer, and it is very difficult for Paris to advance directly

Football 9:34am, 30 August 2025 94

After the results of the Champions League phase draw were announced this season, Paris Saint-Germain coach Enrique was interviewed.

Paris Saint-Germain drew many strong teams in the Champions League draw last season, and Paris will face Bayern, Barcelona, ​​Tottenham and other strong teams in the Champions League stage this season. Enrique first joked: "What do you think? The same situation as last season. To be honest, if I want to truly analyze the reasons, I have to wait for the Champions League draw next season. If it is still so difficult, it may be that there is a problem with the computer draw button."

After the reform of the Champions League, the teams that won the top eight in the Champions League stage can directly advance to the knockout stage, while the teams in the 9th to 24th will play in the playoffs. Paris Saint-Germain only finished 15th last season, participated in the Champions League knockout play-offs, and finally reached the finals and successfully won the championship.

Enrique then said: "Depending on our schedule, this is as difficult as last season, so it is normal to lose some games and lose some points. Because the opponent's level is very high, including our next opponent."

Then Enrique pointed out: "In this kind of schedule, when we face Bayern or Barcelona, ​​we may lose points... None of our games is easy. We drew the two strongest teams in the fourth UEFA Champions League team, and the same is true for the third UEFA Champions League team. The second UEFA Champions League opponents are slightly better, but in the first UEFA Champions League two strongest teams."

Enrique finally said that it is difficult for Paris Saint-Germain to win the top eight in the Champions League stage and directly advance to the knockout stage. "Win 5 games and draw at least 1 game to ensure you get the top eight and advance directly, but this is very difficult. We may do it, but it will be very difficult, and we must accept this fact."

Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League opponents: Bayern (Home), Barcelona (Home), Atlanta (Home), Leverkusen (Home), Tottenham Hotspur (Home), Portuguese Sports (Home), Newcastle United (Home), Athletic Bilbao (Home)