PSG: Luis Enrique’s scathing response to Enzo Maresca’s tackle at Ligue 1 level

“ They can make the players breathe when they play matches just before the Champions League… it’s different for us

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 12:29 PM

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Luis Enrique dismissed Enzo Maresca's comments questioning the competitiveness of Ligue 1 following PSG's Champions League victory.
Enzo Maresca claimed Paris Saint-Germain could rest players in domestic games, unlike Manchester City in the Premier League.
PSG defeated Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium in their Champions League encounter.

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Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique responded to comments made by Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca regarding the competitive level of Ligue 1. Following City's 4-2 Champions League loss to PSG at Etihad Stadium, Maresca suggested the French side could rest key players before European fixtures compared to the rigorous demands of the Premier League.

Addressing the media ahead of PSG's domestic match against Strasbourg, Enrique dismissed the criticism as typical external noise. The Spanish manager noted that critics previously claimed PSG could never win the Champions League due to domestic competition, yet now use that same league as an excuse following their success.

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PSG: Luis Enrique’s scathing response to Enzo Maresca’s tackle at Ligue 1 level

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