"The Spaniard described Paris St-Germain's defeat at Sporting in the Champions League last week as their best away performance since he took over as manager in 2023. That is a bold claim, given the European champions have won in Barcelona and scored seven in Leverkusen this season alone. But the statistics do not necessarily contradict his assessment, even if the PSG boss may have been looking to shield his players from increased criticism."
""We deserved to win, but that's how it is in football," said Luis Enrique. Despite controlling the game, issues which plagued the start of the Parisians' Champions League campaign last season - as they went winless in four fixtures - seem to have resurfaced. Just like in the autumn of 2024, their otherwise authoritative displays have been undermined by defensive mistakes and poor finishing."
Luis Enrique called PSG's away performance at Sporting their best since he became manager in 2023 despite the defeat. PSG controlled possession, had 28 shots and three disallowed goals but conceded a late double to Luis Suarez. Defensive errors and poor finishing have reappeared, mirroring early-season Champions League struggles from the previous campaign. Last season's turnaround and treble relied on clinical finishing and a fluid front three led by Ousmane Dembele. This season has seen long spells of stale possession, exacerbated by injuries to key attackers and an upset in the Coupe de France.
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