Luis Enrique States Man City Victory Has Altered PSG's Confidence Before Liverpool Match

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Paris Saint-Germain's recent victory over Manchester City has instilled a new sense of confidence in the team, according to Luis Enrique. PSG defeated Pep Guardiola's side 4-2 during the group stage and have since secured 10 wins out of their last 11 matches across all competitions. This includes a dominant performance against Brest in the play-offs, where they won 10-0 on aggregate.

PSG's triumph over Brest marked the largest aggregate win without conceding in a Champions League knockout tie. It ranks second overall, following Bayern Munich's 12-1 victory against Sporting CP in the 2008-09 round of 16. As PSG prepares to face Liverpool, Enrique believes his players are more confident than ever.

The upcoming match against Liverpool is set to be PSG and Liverpool's third encounter in the Champions League. Their previous meetings were during the 2018-19 group stage, where Liverpool won 3-2 at home but lost 1-2 away. Currently, PSG is on a five-game winning streak in the competition, scoring 21 goals and conceding only three.

Liverpool has struggled in recent away games against French teams in Europe, failing to win any of their last five encounters (D2 L3). Their last victory on French soil was a 2-1 win over Marseille in September 2008 during the Champions League. Despite this, Luis Enrique acknowledges Liverpool as one of Europe's top teams this season.

Luis Enrique stated, "I think that match against Manchester City changed something around us because of the way we won that match." He added that facing Liverpool will be challenging as they are possibly Europe's best team this season. The match promises to be exciting for both players and fans alike.

Enrique emphasised that while winning the first leg is crucial for advancing to the quarter-finals, it isn't decisive. He remarked, "I think we can lose the first match and win away, and they can do the same." He expressed optimism about PSG's current form and hopes to maintain their momentum.

The anticipation surrounding this clash is high as both teams are eager to showcase their skills on such a prestigious platform. With PSG enjoying an impressive run and Liverpool aiming to overcome their recent struggles in France, fans can expect an enthralling contest at Parc des Princes.