Luis Enrique Affirms Coupe De France Final Is No Distraction For Paris Saint-Germain Ahead Of Champions League

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Paris Saint-Germain's manager, Luis Enrique, dismissed any claims that the Coupe de France final against Reims would distract his team from their upcoming Champions League final. Having already secured the Ligue 1 title and the Trophee des Champions, PSG are aiming to add more trophies to their cabinet. They will face Reims on Saturday before taking on Inter in Munich for the Champions League on May 31.

Enrique emphasised the importance of staying focused for the match against Reims. "All professional players know that playing in a Cup final is very special. It's a special match and the details count," he said. He assured that none of his players would be distracted by future matches, as they aim to make history with another French Cup victory.

PSG are strong favourites to claim their 16th French Cup title, while Reims are struggling in the Ligue 1 relegation playoffs. The Opta supercomputer gives PSG an 80.4% chance of winning within regular time, while Reims have only a 7.8% chance. A draw, which could lead to extra time or penalties, is given an 11.7% probability.

Enrique highlighted the need for thorough preparation, stating, "It doesn't matter what Reims' situation is at the moment... We know how to find spaces and points to exploit." He stressed that everyone must give their all to secure this trophy, as finals cannot be taken lightly.

Meanwhile, Inter Milan are also preparing for crucial matches. They face Como in Serie A on Friday with title hopes still alive. Napoli leads Serie A by one point over Inter heading into the final day. If both teams end up with equal points, a play-off will decide the champion on Monday.

Enrique reflected on PSG's schedule compared to Inter's ongoing league battle: "Sometimes it's better to play tight right to the end so you don't slack off," he noted. He acknowledged that maintaining focus throughout their schedule has its positives and negatives but remains optimistic about their preparations.

As PSG gear up for these significant fixtures, they aim not only for domestic success but also hope to finally capture their first Champions League title. The team is determined to finish this season on a high note by adding more silverware and making history along the way.