Luis Enrique criticizes his players after 4-2 win at Manchester City
Luis Enrique said on 17 October 2026 that Paris Saint-Germain had 'got lucky' despite the 4-2 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League.
Key takeaways
- PSG beat Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday 14 October 2026 in the Champions League group stage.
- Luis Enrique said the press had 'got lucky' due to a drop in concentration in the second half.
- PSG sit top of their Champions League group with six points after two games.
- PSG travel to Strasbourg in Ligue 1 on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 17:15, then host Barcelona at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 21:00 in the Champions League.
Match sheet
Manchester City 2 – 4 Paris Saint-Germain
· Ligue des champions · League Phase · Etihad Stadium
- 13' Désiré Doué (Paris Saint-Germain) — goal
- 15' Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain) — goal
- 32' Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain) — goal
- 53' Erling Haaland (Manchester City) — goal
- 61' Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City) — yellow card
- 62' Maghnes Akliouche (Paris Saint-Germain) — goal
- 69' Warren Zaïre-Emery (Paris Saint-Germain) — yellow card
- 75' Erling Haaland (Manchester City) — goal
Standings Ligue des champions : 1er, 9 pts (3 j.)
Luis Enrique, coach of Paris Saint-Germain, issued criticisms of his players after the 4-2 victory obtained on Wednesday 14 October 2026 against Manchester City in the Champions League group stage. Despite a largely controlled first half and a three-goal lead at the break, the Spanish coach pointed to a drop in concentration in the second half and called the rest of the match a 'crazy' affair.
A warning after a controlled first half
PSG took a decisive lead before half-time and won 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium, a result that puts the Paris club at the top of the Champions League group with six points from two matches. Luis Enrique highlighted the positives of the start, notably a collective move that led to the opening goal and, in his view, demonstrated his players' aggression and courage away from home.
Criticism of the second half
The coach stressed the need to maintain control even when the press is comfortably ahead. He said his team had 'got lucky' against Manchester City due to a drop in discipline after the break, noting that the second half showed a wide gap in level compared with the first. Enrique reminded that, to win at the highest European level, one must be more consistent over the full 90 minutes to prevent the opponent from regaining the upper hand.
Between satisfaction and demand
Despite his criticisms, Luis Enrique acknowledged the value of the character shown by his players at the start of the match and their ability to execute quality actions under pressure. He highlighted the media's desire to be 'aggressive and courageous all the time,' while calling for better management of favorable moments.
The coach also linked this message to the rest of the schedule: PSG travel to Strasbourg for a Ligue 1 match scheduled on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 17:15 local time before hosting Barcelona at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 21:00 in the Champions League.
Key facts
- Match: Manchester City 2-4 Paris Saint-Germain, Wednesday 14 October 2026, Champions League group stage.
- In the Champions League standings: PSG is top of the group with six points from two matches.
- In Ligue 1: PSG are sixth with 11 points after six matchdays.
Your questions, our answers
Q: Who spoke after the Manchester City - PSG match?
A: Luis Enrique, coach of Paris Saint-Germain, spoke after the 4-2 victory achieved on 14 October 2026.
Q: Why did Luis Enrique criticise his team?
A: He pointed to a drop in concentration in the second half and said PSG had 'got lucky' despite the lead taken before the break.
Q: What are PSG's next commitments?
A: PSG travel to Strasbourg on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 17:15 (Ligue 1) then host Barcelona on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 21:00 (Champions League).