"I've been asked whether I'd rather face FC Barcelona or Chelsea F.C.... and honestly, I think Chelsea would be the better option for us right now. Barcelona are playing with a lot of confidence, a lot of rhythm. In the Champions League, you have to be smart. If I can choose, I'd choose Chelsea."
"Emotionally, Barca is a very special team for me. Whether it's Camp Nou or Chelsea, none is easy. I will adapt to whatever comes. Both Barcelona and Chelsea are incredible teams. We've played against a team with individual and collective quality; we didn't expect less from them."
"We were imprecise in the first half, and we've been less than them in that time. It's always nice to go back home; Barcelona is very nice, and Barca is a very special club. If we have to go to London to play against Chelsea, we know we have to fix a couple of things."
PSG qualified for the Champions League Round of 16 after narrowly defeating Monaco 5-4 on aggregate. Luis Enrique, PSG's manager, previously stated he would prefer facing Chelsea over Barcelona, citing Barcelona's current confidence and rhythm as concerning factors. However, after securing qualification, Enrique walked back these comments, acknowledging the emotional significance of Barcelona while respecting both teams' quality. He admitted PSG were imprecise in their first half against Monaco and identified specific areas requiring improvement before potential matches against either opponent. Enrique emphasized that both Barcelona and Chelsea present formidable challenges, and he will adapt his tactical approach accordingly.
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