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PSG 'want to win everything', says coach Luis Enrique

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique stated the team aims to win all available trophies this season.
  • PSG begins their campaign in the UEFA Super Cup final against Aston Villa.
  • The team has a strong recent record against English clubs and is prepared for the challenge.

Paris Saint-Germain is aiming for a clean sweep of trophies this season, according to coach Luis Enrique. Ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup final against Aston Villa, Enrique declared the European champions' ambition to "win everything."

We want to win everything and, if you look at history, itโ€™s hard to win all the time. But thatโ€™s what we want to aim for.

โ€” Luis EnriqueStating the team's ambition for the season.

PSG enters the match having secured their second consecutive Champions League title and a fifth straight Ligue 1 crown in the previous season. The team also claimed the UEFA Super Cup, the French Championsโ€™ Trophy, and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup. Their new campaign kicks off against Europa League winners Villa in Salzburg.

We have to show what our level is and that has to be shown on the pitch.

โ€” Luis EnriqueEmphasizing the need for on-field performance.

"We have to show what our level is and that has to be shown on the pitch," Enrique told reporters. "We want to win everything and, if you look at history, itโ€™s hard to win all the time. But thatโ€™s what we want to aim for."

Itโ€™s difficult to ascertain how theyโ€™ll be after seeing only a few pre-season games.

โ€” Luis EnriqueCommenting on assessing the opponent's current form.

The French club boasts a strong recent record against English opposition, including a notable Champions League quarter-final victory over Aston Villa in the 2024-2025 season. Despite acknowledging the difficulty of assessing opponents based on pre-season games, Enrique expressed confidence in his team's ability to be unpredictable. PSG has brought a strong squad to Austria, including winger Bradley Barcola. Notably, recent signing Lucas Digne, who rejoined PSG after departing Villa Park, is not in the squad for this match.

Each opponent weโ€™ve faced over the last few years have shown how dangerous they can be. Weโ€™re happy about how we were able to play. Our aim is to prove how unpredictable we can be.

โ€” Luis EnriqueDiscussing the team's approach to facing different opponents.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.