Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has conceded his side didn’t do enough to warrant victory in the UEFA Super Cup, following a poor performance that saw them fall short against their opponents.
Before Cristian Romero’s goal to make it 2-0 early in the first half, Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven had given his team the lead in the pulsating encounter.
However, two late goals from Lee Kang-in and substitute Gonçalo Ramos saw PSG rally from a 2-0 deficit to draw 2-2 with Spurs before winning 4-3 on penalties.
Speaking in his post-match press conference, Enrique was blunt about PSG’s display, stating the team lacked sharpness, intensity, and the killer instinct needed to secure the trophy.
“How crazy! That’s the word, crazy… I have to say I’m very happy,” Enrique said.
“I don’t think we deserved to win, because the difference between a team like Tottenham, who have had a lot of training, and us, who have only had five training sessions… It’s so different; I think it’s a miracle.
“I’m happy because today, as usual, we saw our fans supporting the team throughout the match, even when we were losing 1-0 and then 2-0.
“In the end, even though I don’t think we deserved it, I have to say I’m happy for all the players and especially for the fans.
“It’s important to win this trophy, even though we would have preferred to rest and think about next season. It’s difficult to play in a Super Cup final because you have to win the Champions League or the Europa League.
“It was strange to have such short holidays, but once again I have to say that I’m happy with my players. We’re happy; we’re champions!” the coach noted.
