The genius of Luis Enrique
Luis Enrique underlines status as one of all-time greats with masterclass How Spanish manager turned PSG into new kings of Europe Coach has proved his genius by moulding largely unstarry group into the champions of Europe for the first time 2 Jun 2025 - The Guardian David Hytner Munich - At what point did Luis Enrique know it was going to work out, that his Paris Saint-Germain team would beat Inter at the Allianz Arena to win the club’s first Champions League title? The manager had certainly cut a confident figure when he emerged on to the pitch 90 minutes before kick-off for a quick temperature check with his coaches. The PSG ultras were already behind one of the goals, bobbing up and down en masse. They would be a forceful presence throughout. Luis Enrique was aware that an omen was on his side. Every time Munich had hosted a final in Europe’s elite competition, a new champion had emerged. Nottingham Forest, 1979. Marseille, 1993. Borussia Dortmund, 1997. And Chelsea, 2012. Inte...