Having smashed through the glass ceiling by leading Paris Saint-Germain to their first European title, Luis Enrique tells Graham Hunter that he and his team are ready to do it all again – and, worryingly for their challengers, are only going to get better
They thank you and give you a hug. That’s one of the things that I appreciate, as a man of a certain age with experience as a player and coach. Being able to meet people that you don’t know at all, who I’m sure have very complicated lives, but who, during this month, or match, or year, have been able to be happier, have been able to enjoy themselves, have been able to overcome their problems – I think that’s the best thing that can happen to us as professionals in football. It’s a very positive feeling.
Inter are a great, elite-level team, but we did everything to a tee and were fortunate to take our chances every time. We managed to pull away and scored two goals in quick succession, which caused Inter to lose momentum. We have a trait which I think defines us, and that’s that we always keep playing in the same way. Whether we’re winning or losing, the result doesn’t affect us, and that meant we were able to contain Inter. But Inter are without doubt one of the best teams in Europe. We were very fortunate, and that meant we were able to achieve a result which is by no means indicative of the difference between ourselves and Inter, because Inter would have been deserving Champions League winners as they had a great season.
When you go 1-0 up, you say, “Very good.” When it’s 2-0, you say, “We need a goal.” At 3-0, “We have to score another.” They’re special matches in which the tension can overwhelm you, and in that respect the players were sensational at managing that tension. The approach to that game was exceptional from the team as a whole. What engulfs you over those days is extreme tension, with everyone hoping to have that opportunity to become champions. It’s a moment that has now gone down in history: beautiful memories, beautiful images, many moments and a lot of suffering, which is ultimately what makes you value things. When you have suffered, you treasure those moments of happiness, and in that sense I think it was the perfect season.
In life, we all know that we live and then we die. These two things are certain, but nobody accepts death. Over the years, and in this process, my whole family has lived in a different way, in a way that fulfils us. So even if we don’t have [our daughter] Xana physically, she is still there on a spiritual level. That match was a final touch which reminded me that little Xana loved running across the pitch and that she would have enjoyed that moment, and she has done so through her siblings and her parents. It was a beautiful and emotional moment because all the families of the players and staff members were in the stadium.
In footballing terms, I think we’ll improve as a team, both in attack and defence. I believe we can still identify phases of the game to get better in. In terms of titles, we want to be ready to go for all of them. Of course, we all believe that we can win them all and repeat that feat again this year, which would mean going down in history in true style. That gives us special motivation.
We want more – we want to continue growing as a team. We want our fans to be proud and, well, we want this moment to keep repeating itself.
Having smashed through the glass ceiling by leading Paris Saint-Germain to their first European title, Luis Enrique tells Graham Hunter that he and his team are ready to do it all again – and, worryingly for their challengers, are only going to get better
They thank you and give you a hug. That’s one of the things that I appreciate, as a man of a certain age with experience as a player and coach. Being able to meet people that you don’t know at all, who I’m sure have very complicated lives, but who, during this month, or match, or year, have been able to be happier, have been able to enjoy themselves, have been able to overcome their problems – I think that’s the best thing that can happen to us as professionals in football. It’s a very positive feeling.
Inter are a great, elite-level team, but we did everything to a tee and were fortunate to take our chances every time. We managed to pull away and scored two goals in quick succession, which caused Inter to lose momentum. We have a trait which I think defines us, and that’s that we always keep playing in the same way. Whether we’re winning or losing, the result doesn’t affect us, and that meant we were able to contain Inter. But Inter are without doubt one of the best teams in Europe. We were very fortunate, and that meant we were able to achieve a result which is by no means indicative of the difference between ourselves and Inter, because Inter would have been deserving Champions League winners as they had a great season.
When you go 1-0 up, you say, “Very good.” When it’s 2-0, you say, “We need a goal.” At 3-0, “We have to score another.” They’re special matches in which the tension can overwhelm you, and in that respect the players were sensational at managing that tension. The approach to that game was exceptional from the team as a whole. What engulfs you over those days is extreme tension, with everyone hoping to have that opportunity to become champions. It’s a moment that has now gone down in history: beautiful memories, beautiful images, many moments and a lot of suffering, which is ultimately what makes you value things. When you have suffered, you treasure those moments of happiness, and in that sense I think it was the perfect season.
In life, we all know that we live and then we die. These two things are certain, but nobody accepts death. Over the years, and in this process, my whole family has lived in a different way, in a way that fulfils us. So even if we don’t have [our daughter] Xana physically, she is still there on a spiritual level. That match was a final touch which reminded me that little Xana loved running across the pitch and that she would have enjoyed that moment, and she has done so through her siblings and her parents. It was a beautiful and emotional moment because all the families of the players and staff members were in the stadium.
In footballing terms, I think we’ll improve as a team, both in attack and defence. I believe we can still identify phases of the game to get better in. In terms of titles, we want to be ready to go for all of them. Of course, we all believe that we can win them all and repeat that feat again this year, which would mean going down in history in true style. That gives us special motivation.
We want more – we want to continue growing as a team. We want our fans to be proud and, well, we want this moment to keep repeating itself.
Having smashed through the glass ceiling by leading Paris Saint-Germain to their first European title, Luis Enrique tells Graham Hunter that he and his team are ready to do it all again – and, worryingly for their challengers, are only going to get better
They thank you and give you a hug. That’s one of the things that I appreciate, as a man of a certain age with experience as a player and coach. Being able to meet people that you don’t know at all, who I’m sure have very complicated lives, but who, during this month, or match, or year, have been able to be happier, have been able to enjoy themselves, have been able to overcome their problems – I think that’s the best thing that can happen to us as professionals in football. It’s a very positive feeling.
Inter are a great, elite-level team, but we did everything to a tee and were fortunate to take our chances every time. We managed to pull away and scored two goals in quick succession, which caused Inter to lose momentum. We have a trait which I think defines us, and that’s that we always keep playing in the same way. Whether we’re winning or losing, the result doesn’t affect us, and that meant we were able to contain Inter. But Inter are without doubt one of the best teams in Europe. We were very fortunate, and that meant we were able to achieve a result which is by no means indicative of the difference between ourselves and Inter, because Inter would have been deserving Champions League winners as they had a great season.
When you go 1-0 up, you say, “Very good.” When it’s 2-0, you say, “We need a goal.” At 3-0, “We have to score another.” They’re special matches in which the tension can overwhelm you, and in that respect the players were sensational at managing that tension. The approach to that game was exceptional from the team as a whole. What engulfs you over those days is extreme tension, with everyone hoping to have that opportunity to become champions. It’s a moment that has now gone down in history: beautiful memories, beautiful images, many moments and a lot of suffering, which is ultimately what makes you value things. When you have suffered, you treasure those moments of happiness, and in that sense I think it was the perfect season.
In life, we all know that we live and then we die. These two things are certain, but nobody accepts death. Over the years, and in this process, my whole family has lived in a different way, in a way that fulfils us. So even if we don’t have [our daughter] Xana physically, she is still there on a spiritual level. That match was a final touch which reminded me that little Xana loved running across the pitch and that she would have enjoyed that moment, and she has done so through her siblings and her parents. It was a beautiful and emotional moment because all the families of the players and staff members were in the stadium.
In footballing terms, I think we’ll improve as a team, both in attack and defence. I believe we can still identify phases of the game to get better in. In terms of titles, we want to be ready to go for all of them. Of course, we all believe that we can win them all and repeat that feat again this year, which would mean going down in history in true style. That gives us special motivation.
We want more – we want to continue growing as a team. We want our fans to be proud and, well, we want this moment to keep repeating itself.
Having smashed through the glass ceiling by leading Paris Saint-Germain to their first European title, Luis Enrique tells Graham Hunter that he and his team are ready to do it all again – and, worryingly for their challengers, are only going to get better
They thank you and give you a hug. That’s one of the things that I appreciate, as a man of a certain age with experience as a player and coach. Being able to meet people that you don’t know at all, who I’m sure have very complicated lives, but who, during this month, or match, or year, have been able to be happier, have been able to enjoy themselves, have been able to overcome their problems – I think that’s the best thing that can happen to us as professionals in football. It’s a very positive feeling.
Inter are a great, elite-level team, but we did everything to a tee and were fortunate to take our chances every time. We managed to pull away and scored two goals in quick succession, which caused Inter to lose momentum. We have a trait which I think defines us, and that’s that we always keep playing in the same way. Whether we’re winning or losing, the result doesn’t affect us, and that meant we were able to contain Inter. But Inter are without doubt one of the best teams in Europe. We were very fortunate, and that meant we were able to achieve a result which is by no means indicative of the difference between ourselves and Inter, because Inter would have been deserving Champions League winners as they had a great season.
When you go 1-0 up, you say, “Very good.” When it’s 2-0, you say, “We need a goal.” At 3-0, “We have to score another.” They’re special matches in which the tension can overwhelm you, and in that respect the players were sensational at managing that tension. The approach to that game was exceptional from the team as a whole. What engulfs you over those days is extreme tension, with everyone hoping to have that opportunity to become champions. It’s a moment that has now gone down in history: beautiful memories, beautiful images, many moments and a lot of suffering, which is ultimately what makes you value things. When you have suffered, you treasure those moments of happiness, and in that sense I think it was the perfect season.
In life, we all know that we live and then we die. These two things are certain, but nobody accepts death. Over the years, and in this process, my whole family has lived in a different way, in a way that fulfils us. So even if we don’t have [our daughter] Xana physically, she is still there on a spiritual level. That match was a final touch which reminded me that little Xana loved running across the pitch and that she would have enjoyed that moment, and she has done so through her siblings and her parents. It was a beautiful and emotional moment because all the families of the players and staff members were in the stadium.
In footballing terms, I think we’ll improve as a team, both in attack and defence. I believe we can still identify phases of the game to get better in. In terms of titles, we want to be ready to go for all of them. Of course, we all believe that we can win them all and repeat that feat again this year, which would mean going down in history in true style. That gives us special motivation.
We want more – we want to continue growing as a team. We want our fans to be proud and, well, we want this moment to keep repeating itself.
Having smashed through the glass ceiling by leading Paris Saint-Germain to their first European title, Luis Enrique tells Graham Hunter that he and his team are ready to do it all again – and, worryingly for their challengers, are only going to get better
They thank you and give you a hug. That’s one of the things that I appreciate, as a man of a certain age with experience as a player and coach. Being able to meet people that you don’t know at all, who I’m sure have very complicated lives, but who, during this month, or match, or year, have been able to be happier, have been able to enjoy themselves, have been able to overcome their problems – I think that’s the best thing that can happen to us as professionals in football. It’s a very positive feeling.
Inter are a great, elite-level team, but we did everything to a tee and were fortunate to take our chances every time. We managed to pull away and scored two goals in quick succession, which caused Inter to lose momentum. We have a trait which I think defines us, and that’s that we always keep playing in the same way. Whether we’re winning or losing, the result doesn’t affect us, and that meant we were able to contain Inter. But Inter are without doubt one of the best teams in Europe. We were very fortunate, and that meant we were able to achieve a result which is by no means indicative of the difference between ourselves and Inter, because Inter would have been deserving Champions League winners as they had a great season.
When you go 1-0 up, you say, “Very good.” When it’s 2-0, you say, “We need a goal.” At 3-0, “We have to score another.” They’re special matches in which the tension can overwhelm you, and in that respect the players were sensational at managing that tension. The approach to that game was exceptional from the team as a whole. What engulfs you over those days is extreme tension, with everyone hoping to have that opportunity to become champions. It’s a moment that has now gone down in history: beautiful memories, beautiful images, many moments and a lot of suffering, which is ultimately what makes you value things. When you have suffered, you treasure those moments of happiness, and in that sense I think it was the perfect season.
In life, we all know that we live and then we die. These two things are certain, but nobody accepts death. Over the years, and in this process, my whole family has lived in a different way, in a way that fulfils us. So even if we don’t have [our daughter] Xana physically, she is still there on a spiritual level. That match was a final touch which reminded me that little Xana loved running across the pitch and that she would have enjoyed that moment, and she has done so through her siblings and her parents. It was a beautiful and emotional moment because all the families of the players and staff members were in the stadium.
In footballing terms, I think we’ll improve as a team, both in attack and defence. I believe we can still identify phases of the game to get better in. In terms of titles, we want to be ready to go for all of them. Of course, we all believe that we can win them all and repeat that feat again this year, which would mean going down in history in true style. That gives us special motivation.
We want more – we want to continue growing as a team. We want our fans to be proud and, well, we want this moment to keep repeating itself.
Having smashed through the glass ceiling by leading Paris Saint-Germain to their first European title, Luis Enrique tells Graham Hunter that he and his team are ready to do it all again – and, worryingly for their challengers, are only going to get better
They thank you and give you a hug. That’s one of the things that I appreciate, as a man of a certain age with experience as a player and coach. Being able to meet people that you don’t know at all, who I’m sure have very complicated lives, but who, during this month, or match, or year, have been able to be happier, have been able to enjoy themselves, have been able to overcome their problems – I think that’s the best thing that can happen to us as professionals in football. It’s a very positive feeling.
Inter are a great, elite-level team, but we did everything to a tee and were fortunate to take our chances every time. We managed to pull away and scored two goals in quick succession, which caused Inter to lose momentum. We have a trait which I think defines us, and that’s that we always keep playing in the same way. Whether we’re winning or losing, the result doesn’t affect us, and that meant we were able to contain Inter. But Inter are without doubt one of the best teams in Europe. We were very fortunate, and that meant we were able to achieve a result which is by no means indicative of the difference between ourselves and Inter, because Inter would have been deserving Champions League winners as they had a great season.
When you go 1-0 up, you say, “Very good.” When it’s 2-0, you say, “We need a goal.” At 3-0, “We have to score another.” They’re special matches in which the tension can overwhelm you, and in that respect the players were sensational at managing that tension. The approach to that game was exceptional from the team as a whole. What engulfs you over those days is extreme tension, with everyone hoping to have that opportunity to become champions. It’s a moment that has now gone down in history: beautiful memories, beautiful images, many moments and a lot of suffering, which is ultimately what makes you value things. When you have suffered, you treasure those moments of happiness, and in that sense I think it was the perfect season.
In life, we all know that we live and then we die. These two things are certain, but nobody accepts death. Over the years, and in this process, my whole family has lived in a different way, in a way that fulfils us. So even if we don’t have [our daughter] Xana physically, she is still there on a spiritual level. That match was a final touch which reminded me that little Xana loved running across the pitch and that she would have enjoyed that moment, and she has done so through her siblings and her parents. It was a beautiful and emotional moment because all the families of the players and staff members were in the stadium.
In footballing terms, I think we’ll improve as a team, both in attack and defence. I believe we can still identify phases of the game to get better in. In terms of titles, we want to be ready to go for all of them. Of course, we all believe that we can win them all and repeat that feat again this year, which would mean going down in history in true style. That gives us special motivation.
We want more – we want to continue growing as a team. We want our fans to be proud and, well, we want this moment to keep repeating itself.
