Jamie Carragher made amends with PSG boss Luis Enrique after the Spaniard's side booked their place in a second consecutive Champions League final against Arsenal in Budapest
12:38, 07 May 2026Updated 12:46, 07 May 2026
Jamie Carragher as he said sorry to Luis Enrique
Jamie Carragher said sorry to Luis Enrique for his behavior two years ago(Image: CBS)
Luis Enrique was offered a heartfelt apology from Jamie Carragher during a live broadcast after the Liverpool icon had previously backed Borussia Dortmund over his PSG team two years earlier. Carragher, who had disclosed that the episode resulted in Enrique refusing to engage with him or CBS Sports, seized the moment to make amends following PSG's qualification for their second successive Champions League final.
A 1-1 stalemate against Bayern Munich in Germany confirmed a 6-5 aggregate triumph, arranging a clash with Arsenal in Budapest later this month. After the final whistle, entertaining moments unfolded as CBS, where Carragher was working as a pundit, unexpectedly secured an interview with Enrique.
The CBS crew were questioning PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi when the Spanish manager emerged from the side, welcomed by enthusiastic applause from the CBS panel, featuring Thierry Henry, Micah Richards and Clint Dempsey.
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Yet, before any conversation about the fixture could commence, Carragher grasped the chance to apologise for his behaviour two years ago, which had caused Enrique to shun American broadcaster CBS. During the semi-final first leg between Dortmund and PSG, Carragher had observed the match amongst supporters of the German side, consuming pints and even wearing a Dortmund scarf.
After Carragher was spotted donning the colours of PSG's rivals following his team's 1-0 loss, Enrique swiftly snubbed the CBS interview. Two years on, Carragher finally reconciled with the Spanish manager after unintentionally igniting the playful feud.
He remarked: "Luis, I would like to apologise for my behaviour in Dortmund, for the semi-final. I had a Dortmund scarf on, but sometimes, as we all know, when we have had a few drinks, we get a little bit carried away. So, I apologize.
"We absolutely loved your team, what they did last year and you've been an absolute joy to watch for the last two years in the Champions League. Congratulations for making the final again. Well done, sir."
Enrique warmly accepted the apology, replying: "Thank you, thank you. You don't have to apologise." He went on to voice his pride in his squad while recognising how "difficult" the season had been.
After last week's spectacular nine-goal thriller in France, Ousmane Dembele's third-minute strike at the Allianz Arena provided the defending champions with an ideal start in the second leg, leaving Bayern requiring a two-goal comeback that ultimately eluded them.
Luis Enrique with Nasser Al-Khelaifi
Luis Enrique with Nasser Al-Khelaifi(Image: CBS)
Harry Kane's fourth-minute equaliser made it 1-1 on the evening, though it came far too late to genuinely unsettle the away side. Enrique commented: "We could leave the match with a lot of intensity. The defence were better than the attack.
"The character we showed against a team like Bayern is so positive. We're so happy to reach a second Champions League final in a row. It was very intense. Very difficult. They play football at the highest level. Both teams are similar; we love to press higher. We are very happy."
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The outcome proved an early birthday present for Enrique, who celebrates his 56th birthday on Friday. He continued: "In two days I'm going to celebrate my birthday.
"I'm very happy. We're in the next phase of the competition, the final of the Champions League. We want to give our supporters that kind of gift."