Luis Enrique points out that Flamengo’s performance in the Club World Cup, especially the victory against Chelsea, reinforces the strength of the red and black team.
December 10
2025
– 10:12 p.m.
(updated at 10:12 p.m.)
In an interview, Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique made it clear that he would not like to meet Flamengo in the final of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, scheduled for next Wednesday (17).
PSG coach comments on possible opponents
The Spanish commander stressed that he was closely monitoring the performance of the clubs involved in the tournament and recognized the strength of the Rio team. According to him, a possible decisive duel against Flamengo would require PSG to have a maximum level of competitiveness.
– I prefer Pyramids, who I don’t know, and of course they can beat us, but my preference is not Flamengo, that’s clear – said the coach.
PSG coach praises the performance of the red and black
Coach Luis Enrique once again spoke about Flamengo’s Club World Cup campaign, reflecting on the clash in which the Rio side beat Chelsea 3-1 in the group stage. The result, according to him, demonstrated the competitiveness of the Rio team in international tournaments.
Positive impression even after deletion
Even though Flamengo exited the competition in the round of 16, after being beaten by Bayern Munich, the Paris Saint-Germain coach stressed that the team’s overall performance caught his attention. For Enrique, the attitude of the players demonstrated a level of performance capable of garnering praise even among European coaches.
– We haven’t analyzed them in depth, but we know the team (Flamengo), we saw it during the Club World Cup. It’s a very good team, full of quality, experienced players and an excellent coach. I prefer pyramids – he concluded.