Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has stated his side will likely need to score at least three goals to overcome Bayern Munich in next week's Champions League semi-final second leg. The declaration came after his team secured a 3-2 first-leg victory at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday, a result that leaves the tie finely balanced ahead of the return fixture in Germany. According to comments reported by L'Équipe, the Spanish coach consulted his staff to assess the challenge awaiting them at the Allianz Arena.
Luis Enrique revealed the internal discussion during his post-match press conference, quoting his own question to the technical team. "I asked my staff: 'How many goals do you think we will need to score to win this match?' We think, at a minimum, three," he said. The manager added a note of historical optimism, referencing the venue for the decisive clash. "In a week we go to Munich, it's a stadium that we like, which reminds us of good memories," he stated, alluding to past PSG successes there.
Despite the narrow lead, the PSG coach was effusive in his praise for the spectacle created by both teams, describing the encounter as "the best match I have been involved in as a coach." He also highlighted the physical toll of the high-intensity contest, noting his own fatigue despite not covering any distance on the pitch. The match, which delivered a historic television audience in France, saw Kylian Mbappé among the scorers for the French champions.
The upcoming task for PSG is formidable, as Bayern Munich possesses a strong home record in European competition. Achieving a three-goal output away from home at this stage of the Champions League is a rare feat, underscoring the scale of the challenge Luis Enrique has set. His tactical approach for the second leg will now be scrutinized, with the need for attacking impetus balanced against the threat of Bayern's away goals. The German giants, managed by Vincent Kompany, will be confident they can overturn the deficit on home soil, setting the stage for a decisive night in Munich.
