“One of the best teams in the world”

Current champion of Champions LeagueTHE Paris Saint-Germain prepares to face Flamengo in the final of Intercontinental Cup Wednesday at 2 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al-Rayyan, Qatar. The French team won this Saturday the Metz by 3 to 2 by French Championship. After the match which propelled PSG to the provisional lead of the championship, the team’s coach, Luis Enriquewas asked about the decision.

In the American competition, Flamengo beat Chelsea, in the group stage, 3-1. The English team were champions of the tournament after beating PSG in the final. Flamengo were eliminated in the round of 16 against Bayern Munich.

According to Luis Enrique, the difference between the European and South American teams was already greater and he cited his experience at the previous World Cup. “The last time I played this match there was a big difference,” he said, as he was the Barcelona coach who beat River Plate 3-0 in the 2015 decider. At that time, Barcelona had the MSN trio (Messi, Suárez and Neymar). The goals were scored by Messi and Suárez (two), with two assists from Neymar.

“This time it will be different,” said Luis Enrique. “We are going to play against one of the best teams in the world. It will be difficult, but it is motivation, because it is an opportunity for PSG.”