Paris Saint-Germain supervisor Luis Enrique has spoken with heartfelt honesty about his emotional connection to FC Barcelona, forward of their UEFA Champions League showdown on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
Softfootball reported within the recreation’s preview that the encounter will likely be intently contested and In his pre-match press convention, Enrique mirrored warmly on his lengthy journey with Barça from his taking part in days to his time within the dugout describing it as a spot that formed each his profession and his coronary heart.
These phrases which have been broadly shared by journalists, together with Fabrizio Romano who posted on his official X account, underline Enrique’s deep affection for the Catalan membership. Regardless of now main PSG, the Spaniard stated he’ll stay a Barcelona socio till the day he dies.
He Claimed:
I love watching Barça! I like how this workforce performs. You understand that I’m a Socio, I’m a fan, I observe Barça video games. Barcelona is my residence. 8 years as a participant and 6 years as a supervisor between youth and first workforce.
Switching gears later within the presser, Enrique additionally introduced humour into the room when speaking about Barça’s younger midfielder, Pedri, whom he fondly nicknamed Harry Potter, as revealed as soon as once more by sports activities journalist Fabrizio Romano through his official X account. That is after the Spanish midfielder spoke bullishly to the press concerning the possibilities of his aspect.
He stated:
Pedri is Harry Potter to me… I hope he doesn’t convey the wand tomorrow!
Enrique, who as soon as coached Pedri with the Spanish nationwide workforce, admitted that stopping him gained’t be simple however was fast so as to add that Barcelona’s menace doesn’t finish there, naming De Jong, Lamine Yamal, and Dani Olmo amongst others.
Even with PSG lacking a number of key attackers, Dembele, Doue, and Kvaratskhelia, Enrique says his aspect will battle with ardour and function.
