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PSG head coach Luis Enrique remains cautious but ambitious as the Champions League winners take on Ligue 1 rivals AS Monaco on Wednesday at Parc des Princes to continue their defense of their continental title. _Les Parisiens_ have only a one-goal lead [following last week’s 3-2 away win at Stade Louis II.](https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2026/player-ratings-monaco-2-3-psg-desire-doue-hands-les-parisiens-upper-hand-in-champions-league-play-off/) PSG were 2-0 down before a Désiré Doué-inspired comeback.
“_When you’re down 2-0 in the first 20, it usually ends catastrophically_“, Luis Enrique says in his pre-game presser. “_But we’ve shown over the last two years that we can overcome adversity. I’d prefer we didn’t find ourselves in the same situation again, though._“
Although PSG will lead the tie on aggregate once a ball is kicked, the Spaniard asks his players to play the second leg as if it were the first. “_We want to win the game, and deserve to win it. The best way to manage this game will be to play as usual. We don’t have a result to defend, but a game to win._“
Luis Enrique was also questioned over [Achraf Hakimi’s upcoming trial for rape](https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2026/achraf-hakimi-to-stand-trial-before-criminal-court-over-rape-accusation/). The Spaniard only said that the matter was “_in the hands of justice._“
GFFN | Bastien Cheval